Derwent and Wye Valley Railway Trust has been successful in securing a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to restore the historic Darley Dale Station footbridge back to its former glory as part of a far-reaching heritage project.
Our aim is to restore the unique double-staircase structure, built in 1911, to its original position spanning the track at Darley Dale Station.
The resoration is part of a broader initiative to celebrate the station's rich heritage, engaging the community and volunteers in preserving a significant piece of local history.
Photo: Keith Miles
Derwent and Wye Valley Railway Trust has been successful in securing a grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to restore the historic Daley Dale Station footbridge back to its former glory as part of a far-reaching heritage project.
Our aim is to restore the unique double-staircase structure, built in 1911, to its original position spanning the track at Darley Dale Station.
The resoration is part of a broader initiative to celebrate the station's rich heritage, engaging the community and volunteers in preserving a significant piece of local history.
What we will be doing:
- educational programmes
- intergenerational events
- community engagement
- create various volunteer and training roles
- record oral histories
The project will enable local people and visitors alike to connect with the station's rich past, from its bustling haydays until its closure in 1967.
The restoration is part of a two-year heritage project due to be completed in February 2026.
Our outputs will be:
- a 'timeline' history in the museum at Darley Dale
- a comprehensive booklet incorporating oral histories and research findings
- interpretation panels at Darley Dale station
- audio units to tell stories about the bridge
- a pop up exhibition
- an education pack for schools
How can you be involved?
Do you remember the bridge? Come and share your memories and stories at our 'show and tell' sessions, which will be arranged in due course.
Contact:
If you would like to find out more or share your stories, please contact:
- Richard Godley (Project Officer)
07854 646742
rgodley@btinternet.com
- David Lathrope (DWVRT)
07443 512866
dwvrtrust@gmail.com
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