There are many interesting characters around the Norfolk Orbital route who have a wealth of knowledge about the local railways.
Ray Meek
Our Project Officer Paul Young met up recently with Ray Meek, who is now the archivist for the M&GN Circle and has lived in the Melton Constable area for most of his life. Many members of his family were involved with the railway and he has memories of life in those times.
Melton Constable – Norfolk Orbital Archive
On Friday the 10th March 2017, Paul met up with Ray and they talked through his experiences of when railways played a key role in many people’s lives. You can listen to their interview here:
Wrenford has been painting railway scenes for as long as he can remember, both his grandfathers were engine drivers and he developed a passion for steam trains. His paintings are very atmospheric and Wrenford has gained a reputation as one of the area’s top railway artists.
Wrenford J Thatcher (left) and Andy Sullivan, Norski Noo Gallery
Wrenford lives in the Norfolk Orbital Route at Sheringham and is a frequent visitor to the nearby North Norfolk Railway . He is a very busy artist and attracts a lot of work through commissions.
On 25th February 2017, he joined Andy Sullivan of the Norski Noo Gallery at Dereham Memorial Hall, for the 18th Model Dereham Railway exhibition. It was as always a popular day with trains running on the Mid Norfolk Railway.
Paul Young, project officer for the Norfolk Orbital Railway went along and interviewed Wrenford, who gives us a fascinating insight into his work and you can hear it here:
Working with Norski Noo Gallery, we are delighted to be able to offer a limited selection of signed prints of Norfolk Railway stations in and around the Orbital route. A percentage of the proceeds will go towards funding this project. To view the prints and for more details please click on this link: Norski Noo Gallery