Andy Savage, MBE, Chair of @railwayheritage, Patron of @NRHAwd, Hon President of @stephenshouse. Tweeting own views, supporting @festrail & @railwaychildren
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We've been aware for some time the Historical Railways Estate will move to GBR. While we note that the mngt of such structures fits well with current Network Rail capability, it will be important that HRE budgets are protected to allow proper management of that estate.
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Not a project we supported with a grant as out of scope for us but a great re-use of historic railway buildings - the new Power Hall at the Manchester Museum of Science and Industry.
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Our shortlisted station restoration projects for the 2026 NRHAs include (D-I) Dover Marine @Port_of_Dover Dublin Connolly by @IrishRail Ewell West by SWT, Gobowen, Howth by @IrishRail and the gatekeeper's cottage Ingatestone. Winners announced in December!
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Half term spooky fun awaits on Friday 30 & Saturday 31 October, with our Spine Chilling Cellars and Garden Ghost Hunt, 1-3.30pm. Book tickets here tickettailor.com/events/step…
Today we will hold a ceremony to mark the restoration of the two @TfL constituent war memorials in North Finchley, with HM's Deputy Lt, the Mayor of Barnet, & Rail Minister Lord Hendy. Funded by @LTMuseumFriends , @RailwayHeritage, @FinchleySociety & Barnet War Memorial Assocn.
Despite the awful weather Deputy Lieutenant Martin Russell and Barnet Mayor Zahra Beg unveiled the restored @TfL war memorials at the United Services Club in North Finchley today
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The signal box at Barrhill on the Stranraer line which I visited this morning. The box dates from the early 1900s and was moved from Portpatrick to Barrhill in 1935 after a fire destroyed the previous box at Barrhill. The original lever frame was retained. Note the station cat!
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The 2026 NRHAs attracted nearly 60 entries this year from across England Wales and Ireland. Shortlisted entries A-C include Alresford Signal Box on the @Watercress_Line, Beeston Station, Bristol Temple Meads, Bishopstone Station, Carnforth Station Clock, Clapton, and Cleethorpes
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Save the date for the Finchley Women's Institute's annual Frost Fair, taking place next month on Sunday 22 November. Over 40 Stalls, offering an exciting variety of seasonal gifts and treats, created by local artisans at affordable prices.
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Come and attach your poppies today Friday 16th, 10am - 4pm and tomorrow Saturday 17 October, 10am - 2pm. In partnership with Finchley WI, we are creating a community installation of knitted & crocheted poppies. These will be displayed on the main House throughout November.
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🎉 Happy birthday Robert Stephenson!
🌉 The Royal Border Bridge, Berwick.
🌉 The High Level Bridge, Newcastle.
🌉 The Britannia Bridge, Anglesey.
Just a few of the reasons George Stephenson's son is an #engineering legend in his own right:
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ALT Drawing of Robert Stephenson and celebrated engineers at the raising the tubular bridge conference.
ALT Robert Stephenson in a formal suit, featuring a high-collared shirt and waistcoat, poses with a hand on their hip.
ALT Drawing of workers building the Britannia Bridge.
ALT The Britannia Bridge on a sunny day.
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Clearing leaves and planting spring bulbs, more wonderful help in the gardens from our friends @GGBarnet 🙏
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We recently gave a grant to St Albans Signal Box South Museum for repainting work. Today we visited the team to see what they have achieved. It’s a great hands-on resource to educate all ages about the history of signalling and how it all works - fascinating stories!
Great to see restored clock tower at Scarborough Station, with newly gilded crest, this morning. Part funded by a large @RailwayHeritage grant.
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Please note, as of today we have moved to our winter hours, and the gardens will now close at the earlier time of 4pm daily (open 8am - 4pm).
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Spent yesterday celebrating with the GREAT @goonshoworg @stephenshouse marking 75 years of the goon shows. Fantastic Cake🎂. #thegoonshow #britishcomedy #spikemilligan #bbccomedy
Funds needed to complete restoration of Dorset station share.google/hhFuJ0oicSObJKK…
Sadly @RailwayHeritage cannot support this project as it is not a @networkrail owned station, but I commend what @SwanRailway is doing here: please support if you feel you can.
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😍 The beautiful Wemyss Bay station in Scotland.
Did you know the ornate ironwork at Wemyss Bay Station was never purely decorative?
They were thoughtfully designed to guide passengers effortlessly from train to boat, while filling the station with natural light. ☀️
ALT A spacious train station platform with ornate metal beams and numerous hanging lights under a large, arched glass roof.
ALT A spacious, empty Wemyss Bay railway station with a glass and steel arched roof, featuring intricate architectural details. Bright, natural light streams through the glass panels.
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On Friday we had a couple of @GGBarnet volunteers helping out with the preparation for our ‘Wild flower meadow’.
This will be carried out as part of the Finchley Pollinator Project event you can join us for, on Sunday 18 October. goodgym.org/v3/reports/a-del…
