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Railway History: The Rise of the Railway Station
University of Strathclyde
  • Start Date: 01 May, 2023
  • 4 weeks
  • Study Content: Videos


Gain a unique insight into British history as you explore the heritage and uses of railway stations from the 19th century to now.

Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
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Course Description

Go behind the scenes of York Railway Museum with the University of Strathclyde


Railway stations are an integral part of British history, helping to shape the economy and Britain’s built environment.


On this four-week course, you’ll discover the heritage of railway stations and their significance in British history and culture.


You’ll explore York’s Railway Museum – one of the UK’s most popular museums – and go behind the scenes to locations that are not open to the public.


With this unique insight, you’ll reflect on how railway station heritage can be preserved and displayed.


Explore railway stations as an aspect of British architecture


Victorian railway stations are a highly visible aspect of Britain’s built environment. On the course, you’ll explore how the innovative architecture and design of these stations have had a significant influence on British architecture.


You’ll also discover how stations helped to shape the urban environments of towns and cities and to draw people into rural locations.


Explore the role of the stationmaster and other station staff


Next, you’ll unpack the uses of railway stations and the people within them.


You’ll learn how stations have helped stimulate an economy centred on railway travel and provided jobs to a new cohort of workers including stationmasters, ticket office staff, and transport police.


You’ll delve further into the role of station people to understand their experiences and the current issues regarding the treatment and safety of station staff.


Learn more about the history of British railways


Finally, you’ll consider how railway stations have been represented throughout British culture in art, film, and literature.


By the end of the course, you’ll understand the importance of railway stations in British history.


This course is designed for anyone with an interest in British history, railway heritage, and industrial heritage.


It will be most beneficial for current railway employees and current employees in industrial heritage such as museum curators.


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    • University of Strathclyde

      The University of Strathclyde is a leading international technological university located in the heart of Glasgow, Scotland’s biggest city. Its commitment to useful learning guides its research, learning and teaching – and the way it works with businesses and organisations.

      Research is of central importance in everything Strathclyde does. It informs the University’s teaching and helps it to make a difference to business, industry and society as a whole. The University’s Technology & Innovation Centre – which also boasts some of the most modern, flexible conferencing facilities in Glasgow – is transforming the way Strathclyde works with partners. Strathclyde’s advances in research output and quality have been significant. It is now among the 20 top research intensive universities in the UK, as shown in latest Research Excellence Framework (REF).

      The University’s reputation and influence is global, yet it is an institution firmly grounded in the heart of Glasgow. Strathclyde contributes to the social, cultural and economic life of Scotland through the presence of a vibrant, international student community, as a major employer and by proactive engagement with the city leadership to drive Glasgow’s growth.

      Established in 1796 by Professor John Anderson ‘for the good of mankind’ and with the purpose of being ‘the place of useful learning’, Strathclyde is the only higher education institution to be established in Scotland during the Enlightenment.

       

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