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Join transport historian and author Conrad Smith for a fascinating journey through the history of the transport timetable, celebrating the publication of his new book, Changing Times: A History of the Transport Timetable.Driven by a lifelong passion for timetables, railways and transport logistics, Conrad's interest began in his schooldays, when he set out to travel on every railway north of his home before the Beeching cuts reshaped Britain's rail network. Those adventures sparked a fascination with railway history that has continued throughout his life.
In this engaging talk, Conrad will reveal the remarkable story behind the book and explain how his research uncovered the little-known history of the timetable itself. While George Stephenson is celebrated as a pioneer of the railway, the story of George Bradshaw, whose timetables transformed travel, remains largely untold.
Discover how years of research took Conrad from London and York to Paris, Newcastle and Belfast, uncovering surprising stories and forgotten connections along the way. Whether you're a railway enthusiast, transport historian or simply curious about how travel has evolved over time, this promises to be a captivating and enlightening event.
Come along and hear the stories behind the schedules that helped shape the modern world.
Free of charge.
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Hopetown Darlington, McNay Street,Darlington, Co Durham, United Kingdom
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