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175th anniversary celebrations of the opening of the Chappel Viaduct and Marks Tey to Sudbury Line

June 30 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

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With Dr Steven Parissien in collaboration with Essex & South Suffolk Community Rail Partnership & Greater Anglia

Coming of the Railway, lecture 1: 11am–12pm
Exploring British Railway Stations, lecture 2: 2–3pm

To help celebrate the 175th anniversary of the Gainsborough Line, Dr Steven Parissien presents two lectures: the first exploring how the coming of the railway completely changed the lives of every Briton, the second analysing the changes in taste, style and ambition of English railway stations.

Lectures are £18 each or £30 for both. When booking both lectures, your payment includes standard admission to Gainsborough’s House for you to explore between each lecture.

Book lecture 1 – Coming of the Railway – here.

Book lecture 2 – Exploring British Railway Stations – here.

Book both lectures here.
Tickets for this Event can be cancelled up to one week beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the ticket is re-sold.

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