'200 Years of Britain’s Railways in 14 Journeys' by Sherin Aminossehe
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'200 Years of Britain’s Railways in 14 Journeys' by Sherin Aminossehe
- Date: 18th September 2025
- Location: Central Community Centre, Emlyn Square, Swindon, SN1 5BG
- Time: 17:00 - 18:30
- Cost: Free
The world’s first public railway, the Stockton and Darlington Railway, opened in the northeast of England in 1825 and marked the start of rail travel in Britain and across the world.
Over the following two centuries, the rail network expanded across the country and led to the construction of some of the most spectacular examples of British architecture and engineering.
Through a selection of 14 varied journeys, 200 Years of Britain’s Railways in 14 Journeys by Sherin Aminossehe takes readers on a breathtaking illustrated tour of Britain’s rail network. It explores stations, bridges, viaducts, and other architectural elements, as well as the people and personalities associated with them.
Sherin Aminossehe has been drawing since childhood and is now a trained architect working for the Ministry of Defence. She will be giving an illustrated talk about the beautiful and engaging story of Britain’s railway history and architecture.
This free event takes place at 5.00pm on Thursday, 18 September 2025. No booking is required.
Copies of Sherin Aminossehe’s book 200 Years of Britain’s Railways in 14 Journeys will be available to purchase during the event.
Find out more on the Swindon Heritage Preservation website.