We are celebrating 200 years of the Railway
Railway 200 is a country-wide celebration of 200 years of train travel.
This year-long event, starting in 2025 is involving major rail organisations, including Network Rail & the National Railway Museum - to name a few.
The Art Society Alresford is involved with the local Watercress Line community textile project through Arts Volunteering. Individual crafting enthusiasts and community groups are coming together to create a textile timeline highlighting key dates in local railway history, such as the opening of the Mid Hants Railway 1865, the later introduction of tickets, and standardisation of time.
Once completed, the project panels we have sponsored, will tour local libraries and community spaces, as well as the Railway's own stations.