A new free exhibition exploring the history and development of the railway in Hull has now opened at Hull History Centre.
Tracks Through Time: The Story of Hull’s Railways will guide visitors on a journey from the opening of the first line in 1840, through to the privatisation of the industry in the 1990s and beyond.
Key themes will be explored, including transmigration, the First and Second World Wars, stations and locomotives, and the men and women who built and worked on the tracks.
The exhibition will also include a free talk by Martin Barker of the Hull & Barnsley Railway Stock Fund on Tuesday 7 October at 12:30pm.
Councillor Rob Pritchard, portfolio holder for culture & leisure, said:
“The coming of the railways transformed the port of Hull. The fishing industry developed because railways were there to transport the catches to market quickly and cheaply.
“Coal trains brought coal mined in Yorkshire to Hull for export across the world and it was railways which shipped huge quantities of Australian wool from Hull to the mills of the West Riding.
“We’re delighted that the History Centre is telling this important story as part of the ‘Railway 200’ nationwide commemorations and the support of the Hull & Barnsley Railway Stock Fund has been invaluable in putting this great exhibition together.
“It promises to be a fantastic exhibition, offering specialist insight into the history of the city’s rail industry.”
There will be a range of merchandise for sale including postcards, prints and badges.
The exhibition is open now until Thursday 11 December. Up to date opening hours can be found here.
