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A number of significant places in the history of England's railways have been added to the National Heritage List for England 2023.
(Permalink) Darlington Dene Beck Culvert Historic England National Heritage List for England Railway Tavern Stockton and Darlington Railway

The two year countdown is on to mark the bicentenary of the birth of the modern railway with celebrations throughout 2025.
(Permalink) 2025 Bicentenary Stockton and Darlington Railway


Masons Arms Level Crossing: Stanier Pacific no 6201 Princess Elizabeth passing over Masons Arms level crossing, Shildon, in September 1975 as part of the celebrations commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Stockton & ...
John Thorn //1975

Historic England has awarded Durham County Council a £161,000 grant to repair the remains of the World's first iron railway bridge.
(Permalink) Durham County Council Gaunless Bridge Historic England Stockton and Darlington Railway West Auckland


West Auckland: The view east from the site of West Auckland station. On the right is the formation of the original Stockton and Darlington line to Shildon, via the rope worked Brusselton Inclines. The bridge abutmen ...
Mark Bartlett 08/04/2018

The plans would see the creation of a visitor attraction ready for the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway.
(Permalink) 200th Anniversary 2025 Head of Steam Museum Skerne Bridge Stockton and Darlington Railway

A railway bridge which is the oldest in the world in continuous use has been given the highest level of heritage protection.

The Skerne Railway Bridge in Darlington was among the places to be granted Grade I listed status by Historic England in its latest review.
(Permalink) Historic England Listed Skerne Bridge Stockton and Darlington Railway

Darlington's history went global yesterday afternoon - 200 years to the day that the concept of the modern railway was created in what is now a kebab shop.
(Permalink) Darlington Stockton and Darlington Railway

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