Railway 200: Celebrating 200 years of Britain's railways

7 January 2026 9:30am to 25 March 2026 4pm

railway exhibition

The work of over 100 individuals and community groups has created the Watercress Line's community textile timeline of train travel history. This consists of 18 community-created embroidered panels depicting key milestones, events and themes as well as Hampshire's lost railway lines from 1825 to the present day.

The exhibition has been created by individuals and community groups from across Hampshire including textile students from Havant South Downs College, local embroidery enthusiasts from the Winchester area and many others.

Open during Hampshire Record Office opening hours.