Gary Essex Livres

Delve into the rich history and heritage of the Buxton to Matlock railway line, uncovering the stories of its stations and passengers. The book features a collection of archive photographs, including many previously unpublished images, that vividly illustrate the social context and evolution of this railway. Readers will gain insight into the significance of the line and its impact on the communities it served.

Opened in 1876 and closed to passengers in 1959, the Wye Valley Railway ran from Tutshill Halt (just north of Chepstow) to Monmouth Troy. The scenic beauty of the lower Wye Valley, evident in many of the archive photographs collected for this volume, was well utilised by the Great Western Railway to promote tourism.