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Free Talk: The Quaker Dominance on the S&DR & the Mines & Villages of County Durham

Shildon Railway Institute Shildon, United Kingdom

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 […]

Free

Free Guided Walk: Why the Railway came to Darlington (daytime walk)

Darlington Market Place Circular Benches by entrance to St Cuthbert's Churchyard what3words ///deputy.pies.doing Church Lane, Darlington

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 […]

Free

Free Guided Walk: Shildon Circular Walk

Locomotion, Shildon Dale Road, Shildon, United Kingdom

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 […]

Free

Free Guided Walk: Why the Railway came to Darlington (daytime walk)

Darlington Market Place Circular Benches by entrance to St Cuthbert's Churchyard what3words ///deputy.pies.doing Church Lane, Darlington

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 […]

Free

Free Guided Walk: Gaunless Bridges Walk

Car Park in front of Well Cafe 46 East Green, West Auckland, United Kingdom

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:

Free

April 2025 Members Meeting

Darlington Cricket Club THE CLUB HOUSE Feethams South Terrace, Darlington, United Kingdom

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.

Free Guided Walk: Why the Railway came to Darlington (daytime walk)

Darlington Market Place Circular Benches by entrance to St Cuthbert's Churchyard what3words ///deputy.pies.doing Church Lane, Darlington

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 […]

Free

Free Guided Walk: St Helen Auckland Railway Walk

St. Helen Auckland parish church Manor Road, St. Helen Auckland, United Kingdom

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:

Free