Local History Talk at St. Lawrence Village Hall | Friday 17th February 2012 at 7.30pm

(Doors open at 7.15pm)

The Newport, Godshill & St. Lawrence Railway by Roger Silsbury

An illustrated talk on the fascinating story of the Railway which once served our village; the last line on the Island to be built and the first to close, with a life of only 55 years.

If you have any photographs, relics or memories of the line, please bring them along to share with the audience.

Roger Silsbury, a life long railway enthusiast, lives opposite the old station and has family connections to both the village and the railway. He is the co-author of a series of books detailing the history of the Island’s railways and has written articles and other books about Britain’s railways.

He has been involved with the Isle of Wight Steam Railway from its earliest days and is also a member of the Ventnor & District Local History Society.

Admission - £1 on the door. Refreshments available.