It may not seem the perfect time of year for a bit of rambling, but a Southern Railways poster acquired this week aims to attract the hardier among us to the great outdoors.
Delve into intriguing and unexpected finds from our extensive archive of railway records, working drawings, personal papers, photographs and more.
Explore the different ways in which the railways have entered our national consciousness—particularly through language.
Lorna Hogger explains the stories behind one of her favourite paintings from our art collection.
An essential part of Victorian journey planning, Bradshaw’s Guide was also an object of satire and ridicule.
Take a closer look at the vivd, often grisly world of 19th century railway satire.
See engine cleaning from an artist’s viewpoint with this beautiful painting from our art collection.
This poster by Edward McKnight Kauffer was made for the Great Western Railway in 1933 and was one of a series used to advertise Devon and Cornwall. Kauffer was an…
Last week I was on leave and managed to enjoy a few days away in Belgium. We took the Eurostar to Brussels before travelling on to Bruges later in the…