A Railway to Clitheroe: the History and Heritage of the Ribble Valley Line
Inspired by the Community Rail Great Get Together, join Peter Eastham for an entertaining and knowledgeable illustrated talk about the history and heritage of the Ribble Valley Line.
Take a seat, relax and enjoy the journey along this much-loved historic line from Manchester to Clitheroe. Peter is a retired Company Chairman and Rolling Stock Director of the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway Heritage Railway Operating Company. Peter is also a founder member and now Chairman of Ribble Valley Rail, a former pressure group for the reintroduction of regular passenger trains which was achieved in 1994. Since then Ribble Valley Rail has been the line's user group and a member of the management group for the Clitheroe Line Community Rail Partnership. Pre-booking is advised. Please book online via the link https://events.apps.lancashire.gov.uk/w/webpage/event-details?eventid=641855 Or, contact the museum for more information. £4 per ticket including refreshments and free entry to the museum. Refreshments on arrival. Doors open 11am. Image: Clitheroe Platform 2021 courtesy of G. Dudley. Clitheroe Castle Museum is managed by Lancashire County Council's museum service, on behalf of Ribble Valley Borough Council.