Event Description
Bar 7 in Old Street, Upton upon Severn will host two illustrated talks about railway history on 19 October 2023.
The first, given by Ian Boskett of the YMCA Tewkesbury Railway Society and titled ‘Ashchurch to Tewkesbury’, will visit Tewkesbury’s two stations of the good old days.
The second, presented by Chris Wilkinson of the Worcester Locomotive Society and titled ‘Great Malvern to Ashchurch’, will cover all stations on the axed line: Malvern Wells (Hanley Road), Upton upon Severn, Ripple, Tewkesbury and Ashchurch.
Additional material will be presented by Rupert Chambers.
Doors open at 6pm for a 7pm start.
The suggested donation of £3 on the door (cash only, please) will divided equally between the Railway Archiving Trust at Toddington and the restoration appeal for the 1934 Kitson 5474 ‘Caernarvon’ Industrial Locomotive.
Please note that there is limited seating at this event.