Archive items in 1940

Susan Major’s book “Female Railway Workers in World War II”

Susan Major’s book Female Railway Workers in World War II explores the role of women around the UK who took on roles…

Selby Area Floods

Selby was impacted by heavy flooding in March 1947. Below are some photos which capture the scale of the flooding.…

Interview: Bridge Farm in the 1940s with Steve Masterman, local farmer

Steve Masterman recounts some of the tales he learnt from his father of life at Bridge Farm, alongside the East…

LNER Encyclopedia – Historical Website

This website “The London and North Eastern Railway Encyclopedia” has a wealth of information. We intend to identify a selection…

The Flying Scotsman

This item is taken from the National Railway Museum’s website, www.railwaymuseum.org.uk . More information can be found on http://www.flyingscotsman.org.uk/  and…

Map of Bishopthorpe – 1948

  Copyright: The Francis Firth Collection.

Map of Escrick – 1947

  Copyright: The Francis Firth Collection.

Interview with a fireman

Working on the railway in the days of steam can often be romanticised by enthusiasts. One gentleman who preferred not…

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