by Historic England 18 September 2025 2 A brief introduction to The History of the Pioneering Stockton and Darlington Railway Discover how the Stockton and Darlington Railway became the world’s first modern public railway in 1825.
by Historic England 5 June 2025 16 A brief introduction to A Brief Introduction to the History of the Railway in England From the first steam train to modern electrification, England’s rail network has a long and fascinating history.