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Step Back in Time at Rushden Historical Transport Society

July 12, 2026 Simon Cox 0

If you have a passion for railways, local history or simply enjoy discovering hidden gems in Northamptonshire, then the Rushden Historical Transport Society is a destination that deserves a place on your itinerary. Best of […]

Ghost Tracks of Northamptonshire: Exploring the County’s Lost Railway Lines

July 5, 2026 Simon Cox 0

Long before the M1 motorway, dual carriageways and ever-growing traffic dominated travel across Northamptonshire, the county was connected by an impressive network of railway lines. During the Victorian era, railways transformed how people travelled, carried […]

Walking between Thrapston to Wellingborough along the old railway line

April 3, 2026 Simon Cox 0

Walking between Thrapston and Wellingborough along the trace of the old Northampton and Peterborough Railway — now largely a series of footpaths, riverside trails and remnants of trackbed — is a fascinating journey across the […]

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