The Effect of World War II on Britain’s Railways

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Event Details

Event Date:

20-02-2025

Start time: 14:00

End time: 16:30

Event Short Description

The railways role in achieving victory in World War II and the impact of the Luftwaffe on operations

Event Information

Industrial and Railway historian Richard Marks explores the impact of World War Two upon Britain’s railways. Find out the important role that Britain’s four railway companies had in achieving victory in World War Two. Discover the war work that was undertaken in the railway company works across the country and the impact of Luftwaffe operations upon Britain’s railway network during the war. This talk will also look at how the legacy left by the Victorian railway builders benefitted Britain in World War Two.”

Admission Details

Adult: £4 donation

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Concession Details: RCTS members £3

Organiser Details

Name: Roger Sandford

Telephone: 07403885061

Email: chichester@rcts.org.uk

Website: https://rcts.org.uk/branches/branch-chr-chichester/

Venue Details

Address: Bassil Shippam Centre, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 7LG

Telephone: 07403885061

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