Tracks Across the Turf: The Crowle Peatland Railway and the Story of the Moors
Dr Angus Townley
- Regions:
- Yorkshire & Humber, East Midlands
- Notice Period:
- Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
- Type:
- Hobby, Charity
- Fee:
- Paid: £50-£50
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 19th April 2026
- Tagged:
- Local History | Ecology | Railways | Peatlands
From medieval turbary rights to diesel locomotives, the peatlands of Crowle and Thorne Moor have shaped the lives, livelihoods and landscape of this corner of North Lincolnshire for centuries. This talk explores how industrial-scale peat extraction transformed the Humberhead Peatlands — and how the unique network of narrow-gauge railways that served it is now being preserved for future generations by the Crowle Peatland Railway.
Views: 175 | Enquiries: 0About Dr Angus Townley
Angus Townley is based in North Lincolnshire and has a lifelong interest in local and industrial history. After earning a PhD in Mining Engineering from the University of Nottingham, he built a long career in market intelligence and communications within the steel industry. He is a founding trustee of Crowle Peatland Railway and chairman of the Crowle & Ealand Heritage Society. His work centres on making local heritage accessible, fostering community involvement, and preserving the peatland’s unique story.
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