Audio cassette, Mr W.J. Best, Mr. F.R. Lodge, Mr E. Childs of Holloway White Allom Ltd interviewed by Mr A. G. Self 1977-09-09
Audio cassette, copy of a 25 minutes extract from BBC Radio 4 programme 'Down Your Way' broadcast on 22 February 1976. In this extract, the poresenter, Brian Johnston, who is visiting Shildon for this specific broadcast, is interviewing Jeff Brecknell (Shildon railway works manager), as well as David Kell, Ethel Malcolm, Cecil Atwood, Bill Giles, Frank Thompson and Charlie Raine. Audio cassette, copy of BBC Radio 4 programme 'Down Your Way' on Shildon 1976
Audio cassette 'Somerset & Dorset Railway Memories Volume 9: Somerset & Dorset Railway Memories at Washford', released commercially by the Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust in 1992. Further details on insert inside case. Commercial audio cassette, Somerset & Dorset Railway Memories Volume 9: Somerset & Dorset Railway Memories at Washford 1992
Audio cassette ‘Eavesdrop on 600 years of Highland History: The life and legend of the West Highland Line’ produced by ScotRail Advertising, made and released around 2000. It is an audio compilation recounting the history of the West Highland Line, between Glasgow and Mallaig, using spoken words, sound effects and songs. Audio cassette 'Eavesdrop on 600 years of Highland History' by ScotRail 1997-2004
Audio cassette, corporate material produced by European Rail Catering (1996-1997, previously known as the OBS Company, formed by the management team of Intercity Onboard Services, following the privatisation of British Rail in 1994-1995). The audio cassette is an introduction to European Rail Catering, where its Managing Director, Terry Coyle, addresses new starters. He presents the organisation, people and products made by the company. Audio cassette, ‘Terry Coyle introduces European Rail catering to new entrants’ 1996-1997
Audio cassette, oral history recording, Bill Coomer talking to Fred Andrews, recorded in 1990. Bill Coomer talks about his career at Bailey Gate Crossing, on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway. Audio cassette, Bill Coomer talking to Fred Andrews 1990
Audio cassette 'Somerset & Dorset Railway Memories Volume 6: Somerset & Dorset Railway Roundabout No 3', released commercially by the Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust in 1990. Further details on insert inside case. Commercial audio cassette, Somerset & Dorset Railway Memories Volume 6: Somerset & Dorset Railway Roundabout No 3 1990
Audio cassette 'Somerset & Dorset Railway Memories Volume 8: Highbridge Recollections', released commercially by the Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust in 1991. Further details on insert inside case. Commercial audio cassette, Somerset & Dorset Railway Memories Volume 8: Highbridge Recollections 1991
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Frank Staddon, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond on unknown date (session 13 of 13). Frank Staddon talks about his career on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway. Audio cassette, Frank Staddon interviewed by Alan Hammond (session 13 of 13)
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Chummy Andrews, Will Locke and other participants, recorded at Mike Palmer's home in Edington, recorded by Heather and Peter Foster on 7 November 1981. The interviewees talk about their memories and careers on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway. Audio cassette, collective oral history interview of Somerset and Dorset railway staff recorded at Edington by Heather and Peter Foster 1981-11-07
Audio cassette, John Gilks (Ryedale Audio Visual Enterprise Ltd) interviewing George Lee, signalman, on 22 June 1984, recording made for the Friends of the National Railway Museum. The interview focuses on the operation of the Goole Swing Bridge. Audio cassette ‘Goole Swing Bridge: J.S. Gilks talks to signalman George Lee about the operation of the bridge’ 1984-06-22
Audio cassette, edited compilation of oral history interviews extracts, where interviewees talk about their railway work experience in the 1950s and 1960s. Audio cassette, compilation of oral history extracts, railway staff experiences in the 1950s and 1960s 1980-1995
Audio cassette ‘Cuneo: Railway painter of the century talking to Narisa Chakra’ published by Richard Lucraft Limited in 1990. This audio cassette was likely released to accompany the book ‘Terrence Cuneo: railway painter of the century’ by Narisa Chakra (London : New Cavendish Books, 1990; ISBN 0904568741), as insert inside the case refers to book pages on specific posters and paintings. Audio cassette 'Cuneo: Railway painter of the century talking to Narisa Chakra' 1990
One audio cassette tape of operating locomotives recorded on 5 March 1966, the last day that the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway line was open. Compiled by Alan Hammond, member of the Somerset & Dorset Railway Trust and former worker on the line. Recording of Ivatt 2-6-2Ts 41307 and 41269 locomotives leaving Evercreech Junction, along Highbridge branch, leaving Glastonbury, arriving at Highbridge locomotives leave train and run to the locomotive shed. Bulleid Pacifics 34006 and 34057 climbing out of Evercreech and leaving Bath. Audio cassette, recording of locomotives operating on the last day before the closure of the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway line 1966-03-05
Cassette tape, complimentary, British Rail, entitled ‘Paying the Piper’, words and music for the traveller from Barry Took and British Rail, boxed with Barry Took autograph, copyright 1986, 193mm x 121mm x 20mm. Barry Took Paying the Piper 1986
Two audio cassettes, recorded by John Jameson, likely in his own home. The audiocassette marked ' Vague chatter leading to personal reminiscences' was recorded in 1984. John Jameson talks about his childhood in Manchester, in 1910s-1920s, as well as being a young teacher in a school located in the slum area of Manchester in the 1930s. He also talks about his own father (David Jameson), his career as a signalman for the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway, who was nearly deaf and almost caused incident in 1910s-1920s. The second audiocassette, recorded around 1980-1985, is a recorded conversation between John Jameson and Ken Allan, about the opposition to the Whitby Railway closures. John and Ken participated to the anti-closure campaign of the lines to Whitby. Ken Allan was the Clerk to Whitby Urban District Council. Oral history recordings with John Jameson 1980-1985
Cassette tape, magnetic tape in plastic casing with plastic box and card insert, 'Hancock's Parcel Service', comedy starring Trevor Bannister as Tony Hancock, written and produced by Infomericals for British Rail Red Star parcels services. Summarised "Anthony Aloysius Hancock has set himself up in opposition to Red Star. Unfortunately his trained carrier pigeons have ideas above their station." Recorded before a live audience on 22 Nov. 1985. Audio cassette, 'Hancock's Parcel Service' produced for British Rail Red Star parcels services 1985-11
Cassette tape, magnetic tape in plastic casing with plastic box and card insert, 'The Farewell Party', comedy starring John Wells, written and produced by Infomericals for British Rail Red Star parcels services. Summarised "After thirty years of service to Plotkins, the trusty old despatch manager is retiring. Unfortunately, when the vino flows, so does the veritas." Recorded before a live audience on 22 Nov. 1985. Audio cassette, 'The Farewell Party' produced for British Rail Red Star parcels services 1985-11
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Frank Staddon, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond on 8 December 1995 (session 8 of 13). Frank Staddon talks about his career on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway. Audio cassette, Frank Staddon interviewed by Alan Hammond (session 8 of 13) 1995-12-08
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Frank Staddon, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond on 11 March 1996 (session 9 of 13). Frank Staddon talks about his career on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway. Audio cassette, Frank Staddon interviewed by Alan Hammond (session 9 of 13) 1996-03-11
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Frank Staddon, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond on 3rd December 1993 (session 2 of 13). Frank Staddon talks about his career on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway. Audio cassette, Frank Staddon interviewed by Alan Hammond (session 2 of 13) 1993-12-03
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Frank Staddon, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond on 2nd December 1994 (session 5 of 13). Frank Staddon talks about his career on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway. Audio cassette, Frank Staddon interviewed by Alan Hammond (session 5 of 13) 1994-12-02
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Bill May and Sam Lane, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond on 1st April 1991. Bill May and Sam Lane talk about their careers on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway. Audio cassette, Bill May and Sam Lane interviewed by Alan Hammond 1991-04-01
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Ted Drew, Percy Curtis and George Lydford, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond in 1984. Ted Drew (shunter), Percy Curtis (permanent way inspector) and George Lydford (booking clerk) talk about their respective roles at Sturminster Newton, on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway. Audio cassette, Ted Drew, Percy Curtis and George Lydford interviewed by Alan Hammond 1984
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Betty Spiller, conducted and recorded by Roy Miles and unidentified main interviewer, likely between 1990 and 1999. Betty Spiller talks about her career on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway. Audio cassette, Betty Spiller interviewed by Alan Hammond 1990-1999
Audio cassette, oral history interview with John Rice, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond on 23rd August 1996 in Bridgwater. John Rice talks about his career on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway. Audio cassette, John Rice interviewed by Alan Hammond 1996-08-23
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Arthur Bowen and Nobby Whiting, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond on 8 May 1994 in Blandford. Arthur Bowen and Nobby Whiting talk about their careers on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway. Audio cassette, Arthur Bowen and Nobby Whiting interviewed by Alan Hammond 1994-05-08
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Cyril Beale, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond on 17 January 1995 in Bridgwater. Cyril Beale talks about his career on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway. Audio cassette, Cyril Beale interviewed by Alan Hammond 1995-01-17
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Frank Staddon, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond. This is likely a compilation of extracts from sessions recorded in 1996 and 1997. Frank Staddon talks about his career on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway, including his memories of Shillingstone and Peter Foster. Audio cassette, Frank Staddon interviewed by Alan Hammond (compilation of extracts) 1996-1997
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Bert Colbourne of Washford, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond on 1st June 1994. Bert Colbourne talks about his career on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway. Audio cassette, Bert Colbourne interviewed by Alan Hammond 1994-06-01
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Mr and Mrs Cook, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond, likely between 1990 and 1999. Mr and Mrs Cook talk about their careers on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway. Audio cassette, Mr and Mrs Cook interviewed by Alan Hammond 1990-1999
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Sam Lane and Chummy Andrews, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond on 8 September 1990. Sam Lane and Chummy Andrews talk about their careers on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway. Audio cassette, Sam Lane and Chummy Andrews interviewed by Alan Hammond 1990-09-08
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Percy Hobbs, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond on 29 September 1990 (session 1 of 4). Percy Hobbs talks about his career on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway. Audio cassette, Percy Hobbs interviewed by Alan Hammond (session 1 of 4) 1990-09-29
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Gordon Hatchen, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond on 1st December 1990. Gordon Hatchen talks about his career on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway. Audio cassette, Gordon Hatchen interviewed by Alan Hammond 1990-12-01
Audio cassette, oral history interview with John Badman, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond on 2nd January 1996, in Glastonbury. John Badman talks about his career on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway. Audio cassette, John Badman interviewed by Alan Hammond 1996-01-02
Audio cassette, oral history interview with David Milton, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond on 9 April 1994 at Edington. David Milton talks about his career on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway. Audio cassette, David Milton interviewed by Alan Hammond 1994-04-09
Audio cassette, oral history interview with Emily Poole, conducted and recorded by Alan Hammond on 4 April 1998 in Edington (session 2 of 2). Emily Poole talks about her role as a clerk at Evercreech New and Shepton Mallet, on the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway (S&D). Audio cassette, Emily Poole interviewed by Alan Hammond (session 2 of 2) 1998-04-04
Audio cassette, recording made during Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust 1993 Reunion at Washford (session 3 of 3), by Alan Hammond on 15 August 1993. Recording likely to include memories from staff of the former Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway. Audio cassette, Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust 1993 Reunion at Washford (session 3 of 3 1993-08-15