Month: November 2023

Burton on Trent Landmarks #18 – St Modwen’s Church

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In the heart of the town centre of Burton on Trent stands the Church of England parish church of St Modwen. The church is dedicated to Saint Modwen, an Irish nun who founded Burton Abbey in the 7th century. St Modwen’s Church, Burton on Trent The present church dates from 1728, construction having begun in…… Continue reading Burton on Trent Landmarks #18 – St Modwen’s Church

East Midlands Ranger Area Station #75 – Stamford

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Exactly six months to the day since I last visited an East Midlands Ranger Area station, I was back out on the trains to visit Stamford, a historic town in the county of Lincolnshire. I had put off visiting Stamford because it was quite expensive to get the train there and I didn’t have a…… Continue reading East Midlands Ranger Area Station #75 – Stamford

Wolverhampton and the West Midlands Metro (Zones 3 – 4)

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It was a fine autumnal day on Monday 13th November when I caught the train to Wolverhampton in order to ride the West Midlands Metro trams. Six months ago, in May, I rode some of the network around the Birmingham and West Bromwich area (Zones 1 & 2), and now I was back to do…… Continue reading Wolverhampton and the West Midlands Metro (Zones 3 – 4)

Derbyshire Stations – New Mills Central, New Mills Newtown & Furness Vale

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On Monday 6th November, I made the long journey from Burton on Trent to deepest Derbyshire to visit three stations; New Mills Central, New Mills Newtown and Furness Vale. The trip began at Burton on Trent. I hurried to catch the 0855 service to Sheffield, only to find that it was running 15 minutes late.…… Continue reading Derbyshire Stations – New Mills Central, New Mills Newtown & Furness Vale