Industrial and Railway Historian Richard Marks looks at the role Britain's railways played in World War One. This talk will explore how conscription impacted Britain's railway companies and how the role of women on the railway changed. Discover how the railway companies contributed to essential war work and the development of new technology used in the field. We will examine how government control impacted upon the railways during the war years and the legacy it left for post war Britain.
This talk can be run in conjunction with Britain's Railways During World War Two as a two part programme.
Views: 439 | Enquiries: 0I am a freelance historian based in Berkshire with publications on industrial, military, and railway history, as well as the history of science. I am currently researching the industrial development in the Victorian era, the evolution of the railway and canal systems in Britain in the second half of the 19th century, and the history of British industry. I hold a PhD in economic history from the University of Reading, which I obtained in 2024. I have also taught courses on various historical topics as a tutor with the WEA.
My talks are suitable for different audiences and group sizes. I can adjust the length and format to meet your needs. My goal is to inform and entertain, and to leave the audience with a new insight and a desire to learn more.
My previous career in technology, working with British and international manufacturing companies, has given me a unique perspective as an historian.
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