Discover the fascinating history and impact of the closure of the Abbotsbury and Bridport branch lines, closed nearly 23 years apart. Learn about the stories behind their closures and the effects on local communities. A Talk with Colin Divall, professor emeritus of railway studies at the University of York and until 2014 head of the Institute of Railway Studies & Transport History. This is an online talk from Dorset Library Service to celebrate Railway 200 and Dorset’s local railways. Tickets are free and are available on Eventbrite.
Note: this event may already have ended.
The end of the line, The Abbotsbury and Bridport branch line closures
heritage