A TALK looking back on the history of the Victorian railway and its uses is set to take place in Maldon.

The Maldon society has organised the upcoming talk hosted by Adrian Wright titled by train to the seaside ending at Maldon East Station.

Adrian will be recalling the history of the old railway and looking at old pictures and posters from its active days.

A spokesperson from the Maldon Society said: “Victorian railway development made possible the mass migration to English coastal resorts such as Walton, Clacton as well as Maldon each summer.

“The talk will be supported by photographic evidence including nostalgic views of steam-age holiday trains and colourful posters which adorned station, attracting families to spend holidays at rail-served resorts.”

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The talk is on Thursday, October 6 at the Swan Hotel, High Street Maldon.

Drinks can be bought from the bar and taken to the Cygnet Room.

Doors will open at 6.30pm and the meeting will start at 7pm.

A raffle will be held to help raise funds for the Maldon society and visitors will be requested to give a donation while members have free entry.

Please email maldonsociety@aol.com or ring Dorreen on 01621 853428 to pre-register your intention to come along so the committee can organise seating.