Berkshire's Forgotten Railways Talk
with Dr Richard Marks
Historically, Berkshire had a more expansive railway network than it does today. Before the 1970s, the county had a strong railway service, with most places having easy access to a railway station. However, the situation changed significantly in the late 1960s and 1970s when extensive railway cutbacks resulted in the closure of many stations and lines.
This talk will delve deeper into the effects of these closures on the county and its inhabitants, as well as the underlying reasons for the discontinuation of lines and stations.
After the talk, tea/coffee and cake will be available (included in the price). Pre-booking is preferred, but you can pay on the door, if there are spaces available.
2 - 3.30.pm
Image: The remains of Boxford Station in 1963. Ben Brooksbank, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About Berkshire Family History Society
This talk is organised by Berkshire Family History Society CIO, a registered charity number 1204390.
