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Wednesday @ 1: The Railway Heritage Trust's 40th Birthday

The Railway Heritage Trust is a not for profit company which supports the restoration of listed railway structures and those in conservation areas.

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The Railways Heritage Trust is celebrating it 40th birthday this year. To celebrate that anniversary its Director, Tim Hedley-Jones, will talk about a selection of some of the more than 2000 projects which they have supported in that time, and which are featured in a travelling exhibition called ‘Forty years of Transformation’. Tim will talk about why looking after our railway heritage is so important, and some of the challenges restoration projects face.

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Call 0344 249 1895

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The space is suitable for children but the event isn't aimed at a young audience

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The event space is fully accessible with ramp access and lift access from the Deansgate Castlefield Metrolink Stop.

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