The Theme of Our summer exhibition 2023 is Britain’s Railways
The exhibition, created by Axminster Heritage Collections Committee member and Trustee, Rebecca Green, is an exploration and celebration of both the industrial and social history of Britain’s Railways and features panels on Seaton Junction and the Axminster to Lyme Regis branch line as well as Axminster Station.
‘Britain’s Railways’ can be viewed at Axminster Heritage Centre during its new summer opening hours which are Monday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm and Saturday 10am – 1pm.
For further information telephone the centre on: 01297 639884.
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