

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Sir Arthur Heywood and his Railways
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Sir Arthur Heywood: The Man Who Built Railways for Pleasure Discover the extraordinary story of Sir Arthur Heywood, a remarkable Victorian innovator who created not one but at least three miniature railways in the late nineteenth century. At his workshop in Duffield — a perfectly scaled-down version of Derby Locomotive Works — Heywood designed and built his own locomotives, carriages, and wagons, bringing his imaginative railways to life.This captivating talk explores his eccentric and enchanting railways at Duffield, Doveleys, and Eaton Hall, which fascinated visitors and delighted family and friends. You’ll hear charming and surprising stories — including how his children slept in a narrow-gauge sleeping car that trundled through the grounds all night long!We’ll also uncover what survives today, watch rare film footage of the beautifully restored Eaton Hall railway, and reveal the remarkable reason why more Heywood locomotives are running now than during his lifetime.A wonderfully entertaining talk for railway enthusiasts, local historians, and anyone who enjoys Victorian ingenuity, imagination, and a touch of eccentricity.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/belper/sir-arthur-heywood-and-his-railways/80002857065025
- **Event Categories**: festivals, meetups, workshops, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.belpernorthmill.org.uk/calendar/

## Event venue details

- **city**: Belper
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: No28 Belper
- **lat**: 53.0232016
- **long**: -1.4781949
- **full address**: No28 Belper, 28 Market Pl, Belper DE56 1FZ, Wielka Brytania, Belper, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 8
- **organizer**: Belper North Mill (https://allevents.in/org/belper-north-mill/26838477)

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Event Photo 1
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/live698e1e841a48f.png

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** No28 Belper, 28 Market Pl, Belper DE56 1FZ, Wielka Brytania, Belper, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Belper North Mill
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** festivals, meetups, workshops, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Sir Arthur Heywood and his Railways ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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