Hull and Barnsley platform at Cudworth Station, c.1952 Barnsley Archives
On Thursday 22nd of May in the Town Hall Council Chamber, at 6.30pm, Peter Cox gave an illustrated presentation on The Hull and Barnsley Railway formed in 1880 and one of the last large scale railway companies.
Our sister society, Howden Civic Society, have a page on their website on the Hull and Barnsley Railway. Well worth a look! https://howdencivicsociety.co.uk/hull-and-barnsley-railway/
An illustrated talk on the life and legacy of Joseph Locke was given by Peter Roberts on Monday 17 March at Barnsley Town Hall. A recording is available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYC5PELNq-8
Who was Joseph Locke?
What did he do in his life?
What were his achievements?
Where can we see his impact on the world today?
Joseph Locke was one of the three Victorian pioneers of civil and railway engineering, alongside Robert Stephenson and Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Brought up in Barnsley, his legacy includes railways still used across Britain and Europe, and in Barnsley: Locke Park.
This event was the 2025 Bramah Lecture, sponsored by Barnsley Council, jointly organised by South Yorkshire Industrial History Society and Barnsley Civic Trust . We thank Barnsley Archives and Local Studies for their support.
