TransWilts seeks railway memories for heritage exhibition
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 15 Nov, 05:01 · Archive
TransWilts is seeking stories and photographs about Wiltshire's railways for a heritage exhibition opening in 2027.
TransWilts, a community rail partnership, is seeking stories and photographs about Wiltshire's railways for its Faces On The Line project. The exhibition will display the history of stations and rail lines in Swindon, Westbury, Warminster, Melksham, Dilton Marsh, Pewsey and Bedwyn, opening in 2027. The project welcomes stories of all kinds.
Sophie Martin, TransWilts community partnership manager, said that railways hold deeper significance than simply transporting people between locations. She explained that they are woven into people's lives, from journeys to school and family holidays to first jobs, daily commutes and special occasions, and that generations of families have connections to their local stations and railway lines.
One contributor, David Maunder, shared memories of his step-grandfather, Mr Pugh, who was station master at Trowbridge until his retirement in 1934. Maunder described him as 'a gentle giant of a man' who was 6'8" tall, originally from Haverford West, and was kind and caring.
Those wishing to contribute can email stories and photographs to faces@transwilts.org. More information is available at transwilts.org.
How it is being reported
- The long forgotten memories of Wiltshire's railways soughtTransWilts is seeking stories and photographs about Wiltshire’s railways for its Faces On The Line project.Gazette & Herald · 15 Nov, 04:32
- The long forgotten memories of Wiltshire's railways soughtTransWilts is seeking stories and photographs about Wiltshire’s railways for its Faces On The Line project.Wiltshire Times · 15 Nov, 04:32
- The long forgotten memories of Wiltshire's railways soughtTransWilts is seeking stories and photographs about Wiltshire’s railways for its Faces On The Line project.Swindon Advertiser · 15 Nov, 04:32
In this story: TransWilts · Wiltshire · Swindon · Westbury · Warminster · Melksham · Trowbridge · Sophie Martin
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