The story of the navvies who built the S&DR and how they celebrated on the opening night. A guided tour around Stockton's taverns. No free beer but free nibbles at the end of the walk. Meet at the Market Cross at 7pm and bring your ticket with you. Book your tickets here: johnharris@interacting.info
The story of the navvies who built the S&DR and how they celebrated on the opening night. A guided tour around Stockton’s taverns. No free beer but free nibbles at the end of the walk. Meet at the Market Cross at 7pm and bring your ticket with you. Book your tickets here: johnharris@interacting.info
The story of the navvies who built the S&DR and how they celebrated on the opening night. A guided tour around Stockton’s taverns. No free beer but free nibbles at the end of the walk. Meet at the Market Cross at 7pm and bring your ticket with you. Book your tickets here: johnharris@interacting.info
Etherley & Witton Park Colliery Group at the Toft Hill Community Hall. Tom Walker demonstrates the MODEL STEAM ENGINE BUILT BY THOMAS GREENER of ETHERLEY. Register with John Raw 01833 663764; ‘e’mail: jraw2883@aol.com
A specialist railway-themed market is heading to Stockton town centre on the 25th September as part of celebrations to mark the 196th birthday of the Stockton and Darlington Railway. The free market on Saturday, September 25 will host a range of enthusiasts, exhibitors and traders selling and showing railway related gifts and memorabilia. The event, […]
Looking for something to do on Sunday 26 September 2021 - Come down to Head of Steam between 10am - 4pm and join in with the Family Fun Day to celebrate the Anniversary of the S&DR The museum cafe with be open serving a selection of sandwiches, paninis, toasties, hot and cold drinks, snacks and […]
Start: Middridge Village Hall car park, Walkers Lane, east end of village nearest to Newton Aycliffe. DL5 7JN. NGR NZ 253260. OS Map Ex305. During the last year some of the historic buildings dating back to the 1820's have been refurbished, at the Western end of the Locomotion Museum's site. More information from ian.gray38@btinternet.com
On the actual morning of the S&DR's 196th anniversary, the 27th September 2021 our WASH group (West Auckland and St. Helen Auckland) will be meeting up for a walk along the line followed by refreshments. Meet at the Station Master's House at West Auckland at 9.30am (parking available). NGR: NZ 18473 26633. Postcode:DL14 9EX.What 3 […]
Start at: Allen’s West Station Eaglescliffe, TS16 0FE. Monday 27th September 2021 - 10:00 am. Walk ends: Stockton, River Tees (approximately 6 miles). Finishing time of 2pm is approximate. Return by train from Thornaby Station to Allen’s West Station. Interested? Contact - Peter Bainbridge : 01642 868877 membership.sdr1825@virginmedia.com
In OCTOBER it will be 200 years since George Stephenson, Robert Stephenson and John Dixon surveyed the land from the coalfield around Witton Castle to the Tees. You are invited to re-enact the journey over three days along what became in 1825 the Stockton & Darlington Railway. Day 1: Wednesday 13th OCTOBER– set off from […]
A return trip back to 1821. Day 2. 14th October 9.55am In OCTOBER it will be 200 years since George Stephenson, Robert Stephenson and John Dixon surveyed the land from the coalfield around Witton Castle to the Tees. You are invited to re-enact the journey over three days along what became in 1825 the Stockton […]
In October it will be 200 years since George Stephenson, Robert Stephenson and John Dixon surveyed the land from the coalfield around Witton Castle to the Tees. You are invited to re-enact the journey over three days along what became in 1825 the Stockton & Darlington Railway. Please note that these walks are one-way, so […]