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Navvy Graveyard Trail

With Sarah Lister

Behind the magnificent Settle–Carlisle Railway lies a story of extraordinary determination, skill and sacrifice.

Join local historian Sarah Lister as she introduces you to some of the railway navvies who worked tirelessly to build this remarkable line. Through their stories, discover the lives of the men whose labour made the railway possible and remember those who paid the ultimate price during its construction.

Many of these men are buried in Settle churchyard, and Sarah’s presentation will help bring their stories to life, ensuring that their contribution to one of Britain’s greatest engineering achievements is not forgotten.

This promises to be a fascinating and moving talk, offering a unique insight into the human story behind the Settle–Carlisle Railway.

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