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'The First Five Miles' and how the Stockton and Darlington Railway got the world on track.

'The First Five Miles' and how the Stockton and Darlington Railway got the world on track.

17/09/2026 19:00 - 21:00

Local journalist, historian and storyteller Chris Lloyd will bring to life through stories and images the quirky, and fascinating tale of how the Stockton and Darlington Railway got the world on track.  The historic 26 mile journey between Shildon and Stockton via Darlington on 27 September 1825 transformed how the world traded, travelled and communicated.  Engineered by George and Robert Stephenson, it was the world's first public railway to use steam locomotives.  The opening drew 40,000 spectators and a holiday was declared in Darlington.  

Following Chris' talk there will be a short interval during which complimentary cake will be offered to our audience.  Then follows the 45 minute docudrama 'The First Five Miles' featuring Stephen Tompkinson and Bill Fellows.  The film was produced to mark the 200th anniversary of the Stockton & Darlington Railway and explores the often-overlooked first five miles of the historic route.

 


Event running time: 2hrs approx

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