All Aboard - a Brief History of Gloucestershire's Railways

Gloucestershire is rich in railway heritage and history - from the early plateways and tramways, to country branch lines, dock railways, quarries lines and the main line railways.

In the past there were numerous companies that built and operated railways across the county, including two of the largest, the Great Western Railway and the Midland Railway - whose meeting at Gloucester created the notorious ‘Break in gauge’.

The zenith of the rail network in the county was around 1920 and after the nation’s railways were grouped into the ‘Big Four’ in 1924, Gloucestershire fell firmly within the realm of the Great Western Railway.

Sadly, after the World Wars (during which local railway firms contributed much), the Beeching axe fell, and the network condensed.

Thankfully however, many records have found their way into the county archives and this presentation will reveal a glimpse of this much loved and celebrated past.Date & Time:Saturday 5th June11amLocation:Old Baptist ChapelOld Baptist Chapel CourtTewkesburyGl20 5rzTickets:Adults: £7.00Concessions: £5.50Children £3.00Contact:Call 01684 297174 or email: admin@johnmooremuseum.org