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It's part of the significance of the S&DR to understand how it built a region. Our line, the S&DR, would never have existed as we know it without Tyneside engineering OR the business skill of Quakers. Their investment was existential to the 1825 line and to the 1830 Middlesbrough Estate, but then continued full speed […]
Why the Railway came to Darlington (daytime walk) Darlington Town Centre to Hopetown Railway Visitor Attraction. 1.5 miles (2.5 km), 1 hour 30 minutes. Mostly on pavements. Maximum group size 12. No dogs (except guide dogs). Easy to Moderate. We will visit some of the key sites and learn about some of the people behind […]
Shildon Circular Walk taking in many of the historical sites of Shildon's railway past, including Brusselton and it's Georgian history. Approximately 5.8miles Dog friendly Some field walking, 5 stiles (good order), steady gradient Calling at the former Wagonworks Canteen This is a ticketed event and requires the registration form completing for each person attending by […]
Why the Railway came to Darlington (daytime walk) Darlington Town Centre to Hopetown Railway Visitor Attraction. 1.5 miles (2.5 km), 1 hour 30 minutes. Mostly on pavements. Maximum group size 12. No dogs (except guide dogs). Easy to Moderate. We will visit some of the key sites and learn about some of the people behind […]
This is a ticketed event and requires the registration form completing for each person attending by pressing the book this event button and following the instructions on the form:
Our April 2025 members meeting will take place on Thursday 3rd April at Darlington Cricket Club starting at 7pm. Papers will be circulated to members in advance of the meeting.
A linear walk from Eaglescliffe Station to St. John’s Crossing & coal staithes, Stockton via Preston Park & Yarm Road curve. Meet at Eaglescliffe Station for 10:30am. Distance about 4 miles. Terrain is a mixture of paved and gravel paths.
Why the Railway came to Darlington (daytime walk) Darlington Town Centre to Hopetown Railway Visitor Attraction. 1.5 miles (2.5 km), 1 hour 30 minutes. Mostly on pavements. Maximum group size 12. No dogs (except guide dogs). Easy to Moderate. We will visit some of the key sites and learn about some of the people behind […]
This is a ticketed event and requires the registration form completing for each person attending by pressing the book this event button and following the instructions on the form:
Hackworth’s engineering prowess and ingenuity brought the power needed to accomplish and underpin the ever-expanding enterprise that was the S&DR. His contribution, talent and ingenuity played a vital part in the early days from 1827 to 1840; something that has been left standing neglected on the sidings. Time for a reckoning up; a recovery of […]