Composite image for Tim Dunn's 'What Did Railways Do For Us? tallk on 30 September 2025

Historic Buildings and Places Annual Lecture: What did the railways do for us?

Date: 30 September 2025
Time: 7:15 pm – 8:30 pm
Online via Zoom
Third-party event
Head and shoulder photo of transport author and presenter Tim Dunn

To mark 200 years since the birth of the modern railway, Tim Dunn will present a talk titled What did the railways do for us?. As the UK railway network celebrates its 200th anniversary, Tim tells the stories of remarkable buildings and structures that have been built for it, built because of it – or in some cases, destroyed for it!

As part of the evening, we will also announce the winner of the 2025 Stephen Croad Prize. The recipient will give a short talk about their winning essay and research, offering fresh perspectives on the historic built environment.

[Tickets are free for HB&P members, otherwise £10 per person. Buy your ticket(s) here.]