Micheldever Station185 and Railway 200 Celebrations Day 2

Micheldever Station185 and Railway 200 Celebrations Day 2

Special celebration of railway history at Micheldever Station! Marking 200 years of railways and 185 years of Micheldever Station.

By Micheldever Station Adoption Group

Date and time

Sunday, May 11 · 9:30am - 3:30pm GMT+1

Location

SO21 3AR

Micheldever Station Winchester SO21 3AR United Kingdom

Refund Policy

No Refunds

Agenda

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

From Stockton to Micheldever: 185 Years of Micheldever Station

by Howard Sprenger; Author and Transport Historian.

“From Stockton to Micheldever: 185 Years of Micheldever Station.” Illustrated talk by Howard Sprenger; Author and Transport Historian. The London & Southampton Railway was one of the earliest lines t...

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Test Valley Brass playing in marquee on the Recreation Field during the Lunch

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Thomas Brassey: The Greatest Railway Builder in the World

David Jones

“Thomas Brassey: The Greatest Railway Builder in the World.” Illustrated talk by David Jones, member of the Thomas Brassey Society. We have Brunel Close at Micheldever Station, but, who was really re...

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Trains of Thought and Moving Words

Christopher Mulvey

“Trains of Thought and Moving Words: The Language of Railways from the beginning to the Present Day.” Emeritus Professor of the English Language, Christopher Mulvey, will track the contribution made ...

9:30 AM

Micheldever Station’s Hidden History: Illustrated Presentation

Patrick Craze

Join us for an illustrated talk on the history of the Micheldever Station Oil Terminal, from its conception in 1939 as an aviation fuel hub for the Air Ministry, to its demise in the 1990’s. The Oi...

3:10 PM

The Windpump Walk

Lynsey Sweeney – Local Rights of Way Volunteers

The Windpump Walk – a four mile, off-road walk taking you out across the fields parallel to the railway line and returning along an ancient drove road. Lynsey Sweeney – Local Rights of Way Volunteers

3:00 PM

Tour of Micheldever Spoil Heaps

Mervyns Coach

Tour of Micheldever Spoil Heaps – unique environment & SSSI with rare flowers and butterflies. At 15:00 Mervyns Coach will drive us from the Station Forecourt to the site. Rough terrain - walk half a...

3:30 PM

Micheldever Station’s Hidden History: Illustrated Presentation

Patrick Craze

Join us for an illustrated talk on the history of the Micheldever Station Oil Terminal, from its conception in 1939 as an aviation fuel hub for the Air Ministry, to its demise in the 1990’s. The Oil...

To what extent does The Dove Inn demonstrate the Victorian Railway Companies.?

Southampton University Undergraduate Presentation

“To what extent does The Dove Inn demonstrate the Victorian Railway Companies’ concept of Hotel Accommodation for the modern traveller?”

Children’s Competition entries on display

“The Railway was invented 200 years ago, what will (rail) transport be like in 200 years time?”

Micheldever Station: The Community created by the Railway

14-panel poster display compiled by Micheldever Station Heritage Group

Needlework Panel forming a textile timeline of train travel

Needlework Panel forming a textile timeline of train travel depicting lost railways. Presented by the Mid Hants Railway – Watercress Line to commemorate Railway200

About this event

Join us for a special celebration of railway history and community at Micheldever Station! This event, marking 200 years of railways and 185 years of Micheldever Station, features engaging activities, exhibitions, and guided walks. The activities will be filled of history heritage and community spirit!

All proceeds from Bookings will be donated to the charity 'Railway Children'

Organized by

Micheldever Station Adoption Group
£3