News and Events
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May 2010
180th Anniversary of the opening of the Canterbury & Whitstable Railway
On the Bank Holiday Weekend Saturday 1st to Monday 3rd May, Whitstable will be steaming! Over three days of events at The Horsebridge Centre and throughout the area will celebrate the opening day of the first steam hauled passenger service in the world. Make sure to be there!
Commemorative Items on Sale on Monday at the Horsebridge Centre
1. 180th Anniversary First Day Cover
£8.95
Only 50 available
2. Limited Edition Model Railway Wagon
"Whitstable Oysters" £10.99
Only 180 Produced
3. Crab & Winkle Celebration Ale 1830 - 2010
Only available at the following Shepherd Neame Pubs:
The Smack, Whitstable
East Kent Hotel, Whitstable
Coach and Horses, Whitstable
Duke of Cumberland, Whitstable
Smugglers, Herne Bay
Royal Hotel, Tankerton
4. Triple Headed Railway DVDs
C&W1 - History of the Canterbury & Whitstable Railway
C&W2 - Crab & Winkle Line - Then & Now
C&W3 - Celebrating The Canterbury & Whitstable Railway
DVDs produced by Harbour Heights and avaiable at £13.95 each.
Saturday 1st May
Family Activity Morning, 10am to 12.30pm
Whitstable Museum, Oxford Street, Whitstable
Celebrate the 180th anniversary of the world’s first regular steam-powered passenger railway with free, drop-in activities for all the family. Chat to experts, investigate historic artefacts and photos, take part in fun experiments, see the award-winning Opening Day cartoon animation and chat to Robert Stephenson about his life and role in the creation of the line. Free entry. Suitable for all ages. Wheelchair accessible, Tel 01227 276 998. www.whitstable-museum.co.uk. Event led by Canterbury Museums in partnership with Harbour Heights.
