South Oxford railway history trail
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South Oxford railway history trail


1st to 30th June: South Oxford railway history trail

Discover the fascinating and hidden history of the first railway in Oxford by following a special self-guided trail. Using the map, search out all twenty five information posters and retrace the original route of the railway to Oxford's first station.

Discover how the railway influenced the development of the area and how it changed over time. The trail also offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of some pioneering local residents who were associated with the railway.

The trail is suitable for all ages and is wheelchair accessible. So there is no excuse not to take advantage of the fine weather and spend an enjoyable hour or two travelling back in time.

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This trail was originally intended to be temporary and so the posters were all taken down following the anniversary celebrations, but it had proved to be of such great and lasting interest that the decision was made to preserve it in some way. We therefore digitised all the posters and the map to produce an interactive resource. Should you wish to retrace the trail on foot, all the original posters and the trail map can be viewed and downloaded in pdf form so that they may be printed for personal reference. Please note that copyright is retained by the author and they must not be used for any other purpose without their express permission.

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