Canford Manor's 'splendid archway under the South-Western Railway' by Colin Divall

Canford Manor's 'splendid archway under the South-Western Railway' by Colin Divall

Thursday 10th October 2019 6.30 p.m. for 7 p.m. at the Dorset History Centre

Bridge 77 popularly known as 'Lady Wimborne's Bridge on the Canford Manor estate is a remarkable structure, a survivor of mid-19th century railway building in southern England. Colin's talk will draw upon many sources including some at the Dorset History Centre to explain the history and symbolism of this ostentatious landmark, now accessible as part of the Stour Valley Way.

Colin is an emeritus professor of railway studies in the University of York. He was bought up near Wimborne within sight of the Southampton and Dorchester line north of Bournemouth and spent a good deal of his teenage years trespassing on what was left of the route once Dr. Beeching had cut the passenger trains. Colin had a brief career with British Rail and a rather longer one as a historian in various northern universities and the National Railway Museum.

Always a popular subject and a lecture not to be missed!

Tickets £11 (members £9) incl. canapés and a glass of wine.

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This event is open to members and non members