Archive collections and personal histories can help us paint a picture of life for a station master across the last century.
Discover the story of a father and daughter who, when it came to station work, chose to keep it in the family.
Although it might feel like the Station Hall redevelopment has been quiet of late, there has been a lot of work going on behind the scenes.
It’s not just humans who’ve got stories to tell—our Station Stories project also gathered lots of tales about man’s best friend.
Love it or loathe it, the provision of food by railway companies has always been an important part of the rail passenger experience.
Steph, a volunteer on the Station Stories project, has selected some of her favourite tales that people have contributed so far.
The Station Stories project ventures further afield—and enlists the help of some young volunteers.
As part of our ongoing Station Stories project, we’ve been visiting different railway locations in search of stories.
Intern Verity Smith shares some insights from her work on our Station Stories project.
What happened to lost property in Victorian railway stations? Ruth Leach delves into the archives to find out.
What was life like for workers in a goods depot? Volunteer Alice Coltman has been exploring our archive for stories.
Find out more about our Station Stories project and how we’re preserving memories of the railways for the future.