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Stratford Railway Tourist Centre
& Steam Locomotive Centre - Project Launch |
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| updated 07/03/09 |
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Plans for a new steam railway
visitor centre in Stratford received a very positive response
from key Stratford dignitaries on Sunday, 24th July 2005.
The dignitaries, who included the Mayor of Stratford
and his wife, and representatives from the local council, boarded
the "Shakespeare Express" in Stratford for a return
trip to Birmingham Moor Street, where they were shown the first
visuals of the proposed visitor centre.
This page shows some
photographs of the event. The party travelled
in a Premier Dining car and were served a traditional roast
lunch & afternoon tea on the respective journies. This dining service is provided for passengers in Premier Dining on the Shakespeare Express on Sundays during July, August
and early September.
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Stratford-upon-Avon Mayor Bill Lowe
& Councillors Michael Brain, Les Topham
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Clive Thomas with BRMT Deputy
Chairman
Vic Michel by The
Shakespeare Express at Stratford
before boarding the train
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The Shakespeare Express arrives at
Moor Street bringing the official party
who took
the traditional roast lunch,
which is served
on the train
every Sunday
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Councillor Michael Brain & Mrs Brain
leave
the train at Moor Street for the
presentation obviously having
enjoyed the journey &
meal on
The Shakespeare Express
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GWR steam locomotive 4965 Rood
Ashton
Hall with the Shakespeare
Express at
Moor Street
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Vic Michel tells the invited guests
about the Stratford Railway Tourist
Centre project
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Vic Michel & Mayor Councillor Bill
Lowe
discuss details on a sketch of
the
Steam Railway Tourist Centre
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Notice announcing the acquisition at
the
site itself
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BRM Trustee Richard Thorne & Richard
Abbey - both were involved in 6-years
complex negotations to acquire the
land
for the site. *** |
Vic & Trustee Richard Thorne in front
of
a sketch of the proposed Centre
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The party discuss the plans over
afternoon
tea on the Shakespeare
Express whilse returning to Stratford
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Councillor Jane Harrison & Mr.Harrison
with BRM Trustee Bill Hunt
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Mayor Councillor Bill Lowe & former
Mayor Councillor Clive Thomas relax
and enjoy the Shakespeare Express
scenic return journey to Stratford
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| Photographs : Brian Wilson (except *** courtesy of Richard Thorne collection) |
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