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Rail Talks: Gresley – Genius of Steam & Speed
Price
£5
£5, booking required
Where
Danum Gallery, Library and Museum, Waterdale, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1 3BZ
About
A £5 lecture at Danum Gallery Library and Museum marking the 150th anniversary of Sir Nigel Gresley's birth, based on the museum's 2024 exhibition.
This lecture is based on a major exhibition held at Danum Gallery Library and Museum in 2024 celebrating the life and achievements of Sir Nigel Gresley, Chief Mechanical Engineer of the London & North Eastern Railway. It is timed to mark the 150th anniversary of Gresley's birth in 2026 and relates to the museum's new book of the same name, available in the Museum Shop. The talk runs from 2pm to 3pm on Saturday 28 November 2026, with tickets at £5 and booking required.
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