OldRailwayAccidents
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Welcome to the 'Railway Work, Life & Death' project, collaboratively researching British & Irish railway staff accidents pre-1939. Posts by Mike Esbester.
#RailwayHistory #TransportHistory #MobilityHistory #Railway200
www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk
#RailwayHistory #TransportHistory #MobilityHistory #Railway200
www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk
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Welcome to the 'Railway Work, Life & Death' project Bluesky account!
Check our expanding database of British & Irish railway worker accidents, covering 1855-1939 - all free!
Currently over 117,000 cases, with more to come.
railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk
Check our expanding database of British & Irish railway worker accidents, covering 1855-1939 - all free!
Currently over 117,000 cases, with more to come.
railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk
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#OnThisDay 1876, the Abbots Ripton disaster - a gale & snowstorm led to 3 passenger trains colliding & 13 deaths.
Guest author John Pullin @johnpullin.bluesky.social looks at the crash - & finds a curious connection to the railways' early days:
www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/abbots-ripto...
Guest author John Pullin @johnpullin.bluesky.social looks at the crash - & finds a curious connection to the railways' early days:
www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/abbots-ripto...
January 21, 2026 at 8:30 AM
#OnThisDay 1876, the Abbots Ripton disaster - a gale & snowstorm led to 3 passenger trains colliding & 13 deaths.
Guest author John Pullin @johnpullin.bluesky.social looks at the crash - & finds a curious connection to the railways' early days:
www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/abbots-ripto...
Guest author John Pullin @johnpullin.bluesky.social looks at the crash - & finds a curious connection to the railways' early days:
www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/abbots-ripto...
Done!
Really hard to pare it down to essentials, but getting the kids to think about before & after the coming of the railway, via the places they know, was a good strategy.
They ask a lot of questions, too ... 👏 but exhausting!
#RailwayHistory #WellDoneTeachers #Railway200
Really hard to pare it down to essentials, but getting the kids to think about before & after the coming of the railway, via the places they know, was a good strategy.
They ask a lot of questions, too ... 👏 but exhausting!
#RailwayHistory #WellDoneTeachers #Railway200
Have been invited to talk to year 5 (ages 9-10) at child no.2's school, about the Victorians & railways.
What cool things should I share with them?
Themes are work, innovation, & entertainment; they're keen on the effect on children, too. Accidents will feature!
#Railway200
What cool things should I share with them?
Themes are work, innovation, & entertainment; they're keen on the effect on children, too. Accidents will feature!
#Railway200
January 21, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Done!
Really hard to pare it down to essentials, but getting the kids to think about before & after the coming of the railway, via the places they know, was a good strategy.
They ask a lot of questions, too ... 👏 but exhausting!
#RailwayHistory #WellDoneTeachers #Railway200
Really hard to pare it down to essentials, but getting the kids to think about before & after the coming of the railway, via the places they know, was a good strategy.
They ask a lot of questions, too ... 👏 but exhausting!
#RailwayHistory #WellDoneTeachers #Railway200
#OnThisDay 1876, the Abbots Ripton disaster - a gale & snowstorm led to 3 passenger trains colliding & 13 deaths.
Guest author John Pullin @johnpullin.bluesky.social looks at the crash - & finds a curious connection to the railways' early days:
www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/abbots-ripto...
Guest author John Pullin @johnpullin.bluesky.social looks at the crash - & finds a curious connection to the railways' early days:
www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/abbots-ripto...
January 21, 2026 at 8:30 AM
#OnThisDay 1876, the Abbots Ripton disaster - a gale & snowstorm led to 3 passenger trains colliding & 13 deaths.
Guest author John Pullin @johnpullin.bluesky.social looks at the crash - & finds a curious connection to the railways' early days:
www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/abbots-ripto...
Guest author John Pullin @johnpullin.bluesky.social looks at the crash - & finds a curious connection to the railways' early days:
www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/abbots-ripto...
Last day!
For anyone heading to #Crewe today to see Inspiration, the #Railway200 exhibition train, be sure to check out the 'Tracks through Time' exhibition in the station building!
It's by the partner zone carriage - do pop over!
More here:
bsky.app/profile/rwld...
For anyone heading to #Crewe today to see Inspiration, the #Railway200 exhibition train, be sure to check out the 'Tracks through Time' exhibition in the station building!
It's by the partner zone carriage - do pop over!
More here:
bsky.app/profile/rwld...
OldRailwayAccidents (@rwldproject.bsky.social)
We're on! Come & see the Railway Work, Life & Death project's contribution to the Tracks through Time exhibition at #Crewe station today. Part of the #Railway200 Inspiration exhibition train stop.…
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January 19, 2026 at 8:35 AM
Last day!
For anyone heading to #Crewe today to see Inspiration, the #Railway200 exhibition train, be sure to check out the 'Tracks through Time' exhibition in the station building!
It's by the partner zone carriage - do pop over!
More here:
bsky.app/profile/rwld...
For anyone heading to #Crewe today to see Inspiration, the #Railway200 exhibition train, be sure to check out the 'Tracks through Time' exhibition in the station building!
It's by the partner zone carriage - do pop over!
More here:
bsky.app/profile/rwld...
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January 19, 2026 at 7:25 AM
This looks really bad. Thoughts and sympathies are with all those involved & affected.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
High-speed train crash in southern Spain leaves at least 21 dead
Two trains derail near Adamuz, Cordóba province, leaving scores injured, state-owned broadcaster reports
www.theguardian.com
January 18, 2026 at 11:16 PM
This looks really bad. Thoughts and sympathies are with all those involved & affected.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
For anyone heading to #Crewe today to see Inspiration, the #Railway200 exhibition train, be sure to check out the 'Tracks through Time' exhibition in the station building!
It's by the partner zone carriage - do pop over!
More here:
bsky.app/profile/rwld...
It's by the partner zone carriage - do pop over!
More here:
bsky.app/profile/rwld...
January 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM
For anyone heading to #Crewe today to see Inspiration, the #Railway200 exhibition train, be sure to check out the 'Tracks through Time' exhibition in the station building!
It's by the partner zone carriage - do pop over!
More here:
bsky.app/profile/rwld...
It's by the partner zone carriage - do pop over!
More here:
bsky.app/profile/rwld...
And if you're going to see #Railway200 Inspiration today in #Crewe, do stop in and see the 'Tracks through Time' exhibition!
It's in the station building near the partner zone carriage - come & find out lots more about the region's #RailwayHistory!
👇
It's in the station building near the partner zone carriage - come & find out lots more about the region's #RailwayHistory!
👇
We're on!
Come & see the Railway Work, Life & Death project's contribution to the Tracks through Time exhibition at #Crewe station today.
Part of the #Railway200 Inspiration exhibition train stop.
We've researched staff stories from the area, working with New Vic Borderlines.
Come & see the Railway Work, Life & Death project's contribution to the Tracks through Time exhibition at #Crewe station today.
Part of the #Railway200 Inspiration exhibition train stop.
We've researched staff stories from the area, working with New Vic Borderlines.
January 16, 2026 at 12:20 PM
And if you're going to see #Railway200 Inspiration today in #Crewe, do stop in and see the 'Tracks through Time' exhibition!
It's in the station building near the partner zone carriage - come & find out lots more about the region's #RailwayHistory!
👇
It's in the station building near the partner zone carriage - come & find out lots more about the region's #RailwayHistory!
👇
@bessbbe.bsky.social you're everywhere - well, Arlo is!
On the North Staffs CRP stand at #Crewe, part of #Railway200 Inspiration's visit - plus being dished out by Aventi as part of the kids' goodies bag! 😃👏
On the North Staffs CRP stand at #Crewe, part of #Railway200 Inspiration's visit - plus being dished out by Aventi as part of the kids' goodies bag! 😃👏
January 15, 2026 at 1:16 PM
@bessbbe.bsky.social you're everywhere - well, Arlo is!
On the North Staffs CRP stand at #Crewe, part of #Railway200 Inspiration's visit - plus being dished out by Aventi as part of the kids' goodies bag! 😃👏
On the North Staffs CRP stand at #Crewe, part of #Railway200 Inspiration's visit - plus being dished out by Aventi as part of the kids' goodies bag! 😃👏
@joannecrompton.bsky.social nice to see our work featured alongside you! 😃👏💪
Part of the Tracks through Time exhibition, currently on at Crewe station, whilst Inspiration is in town.
Part of the Tracks through Time exhibition, currently on at Crewe station, whilst Inspiration is in town.
January 15, 2026 at 12:41 PM
@joannecrompton.bsky.social nice to see our work featured alongside you! 😃👏💪
Part of the Tracks through Time exhibition, currently on at Crewe station, whilst Inspiration is in town.
Part of the Tracks through Time exhibition, currently on at Crewe station, whilst Inspiration is in town.
We're on!
Come & see the Railway Work, Life & Death project's contribution to the Tracks through Time exhibition at #Crewe station today.
Part of the #Railway200 Inspiration exhibition train stop.
We've researched staff stories from the area, working with New Vic Borderlines.
Come & see the Railway Work, Life & Death project's contribution to the Tracks through Time exhibition at #Crewe station today.
Part of the #Railway200 Inspiration exhibition train stop.
We've researched staff stories from the area, working with New Vic Borderlines.
January 15, 2026 at 10:58 AM
We're on!
Come & see the Railway Work, Life & Death project's contribution to the Tracks through Time exhibition at #Crewe station today.
Part of the #Railway200 Inspiration exhibition train stop.
We've researched staff stories from the area, working with New Vic Borderlines.
Come & see the Railway Work, Life & Death project's contribution to the Tracks through Time exhibition at #Crewe station today.
Part of the #Railway200 Inspiration exhibition train stop.
We've researched staff stories from the area, working with New Vic Borderlines.
We're off to #Crewe on Thursday!
As part of our collaboration with New Vic Borderlines & North Staffordshire CRP, Railway Work, Life & Death project work will feature at Crewe station.
It's while Inspiration, the #Railway200 exhibition train, is in town.
www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/avan...
As part of our collaboration with New Vic Borderlines & North Staffordshire CRP, Railway Work, Life & Death project work will feature at Crewe station.
It's while Inspiration, the #Railway200 exhibition train, is in town.
www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/avan...
Avanti West Coast to welcome Inspiration
Following its recent arrival in Southport, the Railway 200 Inspiration Train's next stop will be Crewe.
www.railadvent.co.uk
January 14, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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How has the legacy of History Workshop Journal inspired our own editorial collective?
@beckierutherford.bsky.social, @inoutofpractice.bsky.social, and @marralsham.bsky.social consider their historical practice and relationship to radical history.
@beckierutherford.bsky.social, @inoutofpractice.bsky.social, and @marralsham.bsky.social consider their historical practice and relationship to radical history.
Radical Synergies
Three of our past and present editors reflect on the ways in which History Workshop Journal has influenced and inspired their practice during their time on the History Workshop collective.
www.historyworkshop.org.uk
January 13, 2026 at 7:41 AM
How has the legacy of History Workshop Journal inspired our own editorial collective?
@beckierutherford.bsky.social, @inoutofpractice.bsky.social, and @marralsham.bsky.social consider their historical practice and relationship to radical history.
@beckierutherford.bsky.social, @inoutofpractice.bsky.social, and @marralsham.bsky.social consider their historical practice and relationship to radical history.
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Did you know we offer a grants scheme to promote #Hampshire #LocalHistory & preserve our county’s #Archives & #Heritage?
If your organisation is working on related projects, why not apply? More information about previous recipients in the below video 📹
youtu.be/Ymha__2nwew?...
If your organisation is working on related projects, why not apply? More information about previous recipients in the below video 📹
youtu.be/Ymha__2nwew?...
Hampshire Archives Trust Film Full Version
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January 13, 2026 at 8:07 AM
Did you know we offer a grants scheme to promote #Hampshire #LocalHistory & preserve our county’s #Archives & #Heritage?
If your organisation is working on related projects, why not apply? More information about previous recipients in the below video 📹
youtu.be/Ymha__2nwew?...
If your organisation is working on related projects, why not apply? More information about previous recipients in the below video 📹
youtu.be/Ymha__2nwew?...
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We're off to #Crewe on Thursday!
As part of our collaboration with New Vic Borderlines & North Staffordshire CRP, Railway Work, Life & Death project work will feature at Crewe station.
It's while Inspiration, the #Railway200 exhibition train, is in town.
www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/avan...
As part of our collaboration with New Vic Borderlines & North Staffordshire CRP, Railway Work, Life & Death project work will feature at Crewe station.
It's while Inspiration, the #Railway200 exhibition train, is in town.
www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/avan...
Avanti West Coast to welcome Inspiration
Following its recent arrival in Southport, the Railway 200 Inspiration Train's next stop will be Crewe.
www.railadvent.co.uk
January 12, 2026 at 1:30 PM
We're off to #Crewe on Thursday!
As part of our collaboration with New Vic Borderlines & North Staffordshire CRP, Railway Work, Life & Death project work will feature at Crewe station.
It's while Inspiration, the #Railway200 exhibition train, is in town.
www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/avan...
As part of our collaboration with New Vic Borderlines & North Staffordshire CRP, Railway Work, Life & Death project work will feature at Crewe station.
It's while Inspiration, the #Railway200 exhibition train, is in town.
www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/avan...
We're off to #Crewe on Thursday!
As part of our collaboration with New Vic Borderlines & North Staffordshire CRP, Railway Work, Life & Death project work will feature at Crewe station.
It's while Inspiration, the #Railway200 exhibition train, is in town.
www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/avan...
As part of our collaboration with New Vic Borderlines & North Staffordshire CRP, Railway Work, Life & Death project work will feature at Crewe station.
It's while Inspiration, the #Railway200 exhibition train, is in town.
www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/avan...
Avanti West Coast to welcome Inspiration
Following its recent arrival in Southport, the Railway 200 Inspiration Train's next stop will be Crewe.
www.railadvent.co.uk
January 12, 2026 at 1:30 PM
We're off to #Crewe on Thursday!
As part of our collaboration with New Vic Borderlines & North Staffordshire CRP, Railway Work, Life & Death project work will feature at Crewe station.
It's while Inspiration, the #Railway200 exhibition train, is in town.
www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/avan...
As part of our collaboration with New Vic Borderlines & North Staffordshire CRP, Railway Work, Life & Death project work will feature at Crewe station.
It's while Inspiration, the #Railway200 exhibition train, is in town.
www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/avan...
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Our podcasts feature a range of guests on all manner of #FamilyHistory topics. www.exploreyourgenealogy.co.uk/podcast
January 12, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Our podcasts feature a range of guests on all manner of #FamilyHistory topics. www.exploreyourgenealogy.co.uk/podcast
Delighted to see this - some of the brilliant @uophistory.bsky.social undergrad students' work, with Liberation Route Europe, featured in Time Out!
😃👏👍
Congrats to Sadie, Frankie, Jack & Elliott, & thanks to @robtjames.bsky.social for supporting their work!
www.timeout.com/uk/news/two-...
😃👏👍
Congrats to Sadie, Frankie, Jack & Elliott, & thanks to @robtjames.bsky.social for supporting their work!
www.timeout.com/uk/news/two-...
Two new walking trails in England explore WW2 history
Exercise and education in one!
www.timeout.com
January 12, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Delighted to see this - some of the brilliant @uophistory.bsky.social undergrad students' work, with Liberation Route Europe, featured in Time Out!
😃👏👍
Congrats to Sadie, Frankie, Jack & Elliott, & thanks to @robtjames.bsky.social for supporting their work!
www.timeout.com/uk/news/two-...
😃👏👍
Congrats to Sadie, Frankie, Jack & Elliott, & thanks to @robtjames.bsky.social for supporting their work!
www.timeout.com/uk/news/two-...
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Have been invited to talk to year 5 (ages 9-10) at child no.2's school, about the Victorians & railways.
What cool things should I share with them?
Themes are work, innovation, & entertainment; they're keen on the effect on children, too. Accidents will feature!
#Railway200
What cool things should I share with them?
Themes are work, innovation, & entertainment; they're keen on the effect on children, too. Accidents will feature!
#Railway200
January 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Have been invited to talk to year 5 (ages 9-10) at child no.2's school, about the Victorians & railways.
What cool things should I share with them?
Themes are work, innovation, & entertainment; they're keen on the effect on children, too. Accidents will feature!
#Railway200
What cool things should I share with them?
Themes are work, innovation, & entertainment; they're keen on the effect on children, too. Accidents will feature!
#Railway200
Have been invited to talk to year 5 (ages 9-10) at child no.2's school, about the Victorians & railways.
What cool things should I share with them?
Themes are work, innovation, & entertainment; they're keen on the effect on children, too. Accidents will feature!
#Railway200
What cool things should I share with them?
Themes are work, innovation, & entertainment; they're keen on the effect on children, too. Accidents will feature!
#Railway200
January 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Have been invited to talk to year 5 (ages 9-10) at child no.2's school, about the Victorians & railways.
What cool things should I share with them?
Themes are work, innovation, & entertainment; they're keen on the effect on children, too. Accidents will feature!
#Railway200
What cool things should I share with them?
Themes are work, innovation, & entertainment; they're keen on the effect on children, too. Accidents will feature!
#Railway200
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Semaphore at Garsdale. 5 January 2026. #railway #photography
January 8, 2026 at 7:36 AM
Semaphore at Garsdale. 5 January 2026. #railway #photography
Currently working on the projects that will be offered to fabulous @uophistory.bsky.social 2nd year students as part of their 'Working with the Past' module.
As ever, it's time-consuming to set up, but there are some REALLY exciting projects they can choose: can't wait to see what they do!
As ever, it's time-consuming to set up, but there are some REALLY exciting projects they can choose: can't wait to see what they do!
kermit the frog from the muppet show is standing in front of a red curtain .
Alt: Kermit the frog, from the muppet show, is dancing excitedly in front of a red curtain .
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January 8, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Currently working on the projects that will be offered to fabulous @uophistory.bsky.social 2nd year students as part of their 'Working with the Past' module.
As ever, it's time-consuming to set up, but there are some REALLY exciting projects they can choose: can't wait to see what they do!
As ever, it's time-consuming to set up, but there are some REALLY exciting projects they can choose: can't wait to see what they do!
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January 7, 2026 at 1:39 PM
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There are still places available to book for the annual Guild of #OneNameStudies "Navigating the Future" conference in April, which will be held in #Portsmouth. Talks will be relevant to all family historians & one-placers, whether one-namers or not!
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#OnePlaceWednesday
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#OnePlaceWednesday
Guild Conference 2026
Guild of One-Name Studies
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January 7, 2026 at 12:02 PM
There are still places available to book for the annual Guild of #OneNameStudies "Navigating the Future" conference in April, which will be held in #Portsmouth. Talks will be relevant to all family historians & one-placers, whether one-namers or not!
one-name.org/guild-confer...
#OnePlaceWednesday
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#OnePlaceWednesday
In 2026 #Portsmouth marks 100 years of city status!
Our Portsmouth Area Railway Pasts project recognises & remembers the contributions of railway workers to Portsmouth & the area.
#Portsmouth100
www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/portsmouth-a...
Our Portsmouth Area Railway Pasts project recognises & remembers the contributions of railway workers to Portsmouth & the area.
#Portsmouth100
www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/portsmouth-a...
January 7, 2026 at 11:45 AM
In 2026 #Portsmouth marks 100 years of city status!
Our Portsmouth Area Railway Pasts project recognises & remembers the contributions of railway workers to Portsmouth & the area.
#Portsmouth100
www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/portsmouth-a...
Our Portsmouth Area Railway Pasts project recognises & remembers the contributions of railway workers to Portsmouth & the area.
#Portsmouth100
www.railwayaccidents.port.ac.uk/portsmouth-a...