Places to see in ( Rushden - UK )
Places to see in ( Rushden - UK )
Rushden is a town and civil parish located in the county of Northamptonshire, England. The parish of Rushden covers an area of some 9,000 acres, and is part of the district of East Northamptonshire. The Rushden-Higham urban area, which includes the adjoining town of Higham Ferrers, has an estimated population of 36,410.
ushden lies on the A6 midway between Bedford and Kettering. The southern limits of the town border on the county of Bedfordshire, and to its north lies the River Nene (locally pronounced Nen) which flows into The Wash. Rushden lies in a small valley, with a stream or brook known as Sidney Brook flowing through the centre of the town. During the late 1960s and 70s this stream was culverted to prevent flash flooding. From whichever way Rushden is approached, the streets and roads can be seen stretching out in the valley, with the spire of St Mary's church prominent above its rooftops.
Rushden's growth has resulted from a number of industries, including lacemaking and farming, and especially shoemaking and associated trades. In the mid-1900s there were well over 100 boot and shoe factories in Rushden but today there are only four shoemaking companies left in Rushden .
The former Rushden railway station is now owned by the Rushden Historical Transport Society, which operates a museum and real ale bar. The society often holds special events, including an annual 3-day transport cavalcade. The society aims to rebuild the branch line from Higham Ferrers to Wellingborough. There is also a privately owned museum in Rushden which is situated in the town's Hall Park. It is open between the months of May and October.
Rushden Hall is the oldest domestic building in the town, once owned by many families throughout the years including the Sartoris family and the Pembertons family. The hall now functions as the head office of the town council and some rooms are available for hiring. It lies in 32 acres (13 ha) of land which now is a public park (Hall Park).
At present, Rushden is one of the largest towns in the country without an operational railway station. However, there are proposals by The Association of Train Operating Companies to build a new railway station on the Midland Main Line (to the West of Rushden) to be known as Rushden Parkway. In terms of roads, Rushden is bypassed by the A6 which has connections to Kettering (Northbound) and Bedford and Luton (Southbound). The A45 connects Rushden to the East coast as well as Northampton and the M1 motorway westbound.
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Rushden Town - East Northamptonshire
Rushden to Higham Ferrers August 2015
Via Irchester Road, Washbrook Road, Higham Road, John Clark Way, Rectory Road, Newton Road, Skinners Hill, Church Street, High Street, Higham Road, Hight Street, College Street, North End, Station Road, A45, Crown Way, Northampton Road, Wellingborough Road and Masefield Drive
Rushden, Northamptonshire 1981
A cine film of Rushden Northamptonshire in 1981. Travelling in a Ford Cortina MkII 1600. the sound track is from the car stereo.
Rushden Transport Museum '1940's Weekend' 21.10.2017
An event I've been wanting to visit for some years but I have always been elsewhere when this event was taking place! This year I managed to visit the Rushden Transport Museum for their annual '1940's Weekend'. This event took place over the weekend of the 21st and 22nd October 2017. These scenes were filmed on the 21st October 2017.
Various 1940's era vehicles and exhibits were to be seen. Also includes a ride behind Aveling and Porter Locomotive, No. 9449 'The Blue Circle' along the full length of line from the outskirts of Higham Ferrers to Rushden Station.
Filmed in the company of Amy (AHHomeVideos).
HD My Engine Display at Rushden Transport Museum, Model Weekend 7th & 8th September 2013
Model Weekend in Rushden, Northamptonshire, 7th & 8th September 2013, also known as the Rushden Historical Transport Society.
Featuring the Thomas the Tank Engine song It's Great to be an Engine, and on display you can see my following Thomas engines...
• Hornby Evening Star
• Hornby Diesel Multiple Unit 3 Car Unit
• Hornby Edward
• Hornby Henry
• Hornby Stepney
• Hornby Emily
• Hornby Spencer
• Bachmann Bill
• Bachmann Ben
• Hornby D261/Class 40
• Hornby D7101
• Hornby Arry
• Hornby S.C.Ruffey
• Hornby Circus Vans
• Hornby Old Slow Coach
Plus you can see many other Thomas characters and engines. I was there with John (the man in the yellow shirt at the start), David Eaton (his layout 5:40) and Alistair Carr who has sadly died, his was the Eddie Stobart display, RIP Alistair
The Rushden, Higham & Wellingborough Railway is a heritage railway operated by the Rushden Historical Transport Society in the United Kingdom.
The original aim was to re-open the majority of the ex-Midland Railway branch line from Wellingborough to Higham Ferrers, which had been closed completely in November 1969, however this is no longer the intention. As of April 2016, around 1⁄2 mile (0.8 km) stretch of the line is operated between Rushden station and Prospect Avenue. There are plans to extend the line to Higham Ferrers.
Rushden Historical Transport Exhition Sept 2011
Some images taken at the Rushden Historical Transport Exhibition in September 2011 of the N&DMRC Greenford layout. This is an OO gauge freelance layout set in the London area during the late 1950s early 1960s. The layout is operated by the DC analogue.
Images by Colin Tarry
The Beast From The #East Hits #Rushden #Northamptonshire
This the moment at around 3 oclock Wednesday afternoon,the sky turned dark and the suddenly the Blizzard came with a strong wind and i went out to capture the moment. After this the sun came out.
Rushden Transport Museum
1940s Day 2011
Rushden Transport Museum 14.04.2013
A brief visit to the Rushden Transport Museum to see 'Dutch' liveried Class 31, No. 31206 working trains on the short stretch of track on the 14th April 2013.
Filmed in the company of Amy (AHHomeVideos) and Colin (Colin Sheppard).
31206 moves off on the Rushden Line
31206 moves off on the Rushden Line on it short run. The Driver gave me a hoot on the horn and a thumbs up as he passed.
31289 cold start at Rushden transport museum 28/12/14.
Rushden Transport Museum 28.12.2014
In the last rays of the winter sunshine, Class 31, No. 31206 is seen operating the last of the 'Mince Pie Special' workings on the short stretch of line at the Rushden Transport Museum on the 28th December 2014.
Rushden Transport Museum 19.05.2013
A brief visit to the Rushden Transport Museum during their 'Heroes and Villains' weekend on the 18th and 19th May 2013, this film taken on the 19th May 2013.
Class 31, No. 31206 (renamed for the event) 'Lady Penelope' is seen heading past the signalbox and into the station. Watch out for Luigi and Mario exchanging the tokens!
Also seen; 0-6-0 Bagnell Steam Locomotive 'Cherwell' and Class 121 55029 Unit No. L129 (977968) Single Car DMU undergoing restoration.
HD Rushden Historical Transport Society, Rushden Transport Museum, Class 31, No 31289 'Phoenix'
Phoenix the Class 31 Diesel operating at open days at Rushden Historical Transport Society Museum, I often run displays here, here are the links below.
My Engine Display at Rushden Transport Museum, Model Weekend 7th & 8th September 2013
HD My New Bachmann Mavis, Toby & Henrietta Run at Rushden Transport Museum, Model Weekend 2014
HD Rushden Transport Museum, September 2015, Model Weekend, My Hornby Henry, D7101, D261 & more
27.03.2016. Easter Bunny Express, Rushden Transport Museum, Ride On Edmundsons & Blue Circle
Rushden Transport Museum, Geismar Trolley Ride, 5th September 2015
In this video you can also see my models of
Bachmann Toby
Bachmann Donald
Bachmann Douglas
Hornby D261/Class 40
Hornby Bert
Bachmann Salty
Bachmann Skarloey
Hornby Troublesome Trucks 1 & 2
Bachmann Henrietta
Hornby Old Slow Coach
Hornby Sodor Fuel Tanker
Hornby Tar Wagon
Hornby Sodor Oil Tanker wagon
Several Hornby McVitie's Wagons
Rushden Transport Museum 28.06.2009
Second weekend of running at the Rushden Transport Museum on the 28th June 2009.
Featured are the society owned 0-4-0 Barclay No. 2168 'Edmundsons' on a demonstration freight and Class 31 Diesal No. 31206 on push-pull duty. They are both seen in action on the 0.25 mile stretch of line.
The Rushden Transport Museum October 2015
On a beautiful Sunday we set out on a four railways in a day trip.This is part one,a visit to the Rushden Transport and Railway museum,no trains running on there short line of around a 1/4 of a mile or just over,they have plans on extending the line to a mile in length.
A lovely station building and museum which was closed at the time of our visit.
Many thanks to the guys that were at the site for making us both a cup of coffee,much appreciated.
We will come down again for a ride one day.
Rushden Lakes 25th March
Rushden Lakes 25 March 2017 1080p
Rushden Transport Museum 09.06.2012
Shots of the Rushden Transport Museum's short stretch of line with views of shunting and engineering operations taking place during a weekend of non operation. Filmed on the 9th June 2012.
0-4-0 Sentinel Diesel Shunter Class LB0-4-0CD , No. 10159 is seen shunting Class 31, No. 31206. Some views are then taken of 0-6-0 Bagnell Saddle Tank 'Cherwell' and some shots of Robel Type 54.13, No. 059 engaged in line repairs and maintainence.
Rushden Station opened in 1894 by the Midland Railway as the only intermidiate station on the Wellingborough to Higham Ferrers Branch. The line closed to passengers on the 13th June 1959 and goods in 1969.
Rushden, Higham and Wellingborough Railway
Some video from my visit to the Rushden Railway Museum, also known as the Rushden, Higham and Wellingborough Railway, in Northampton. A section of the former Midland Railway branch has been reopened as a preserved railway at Rushden, with plans underway to extend north into Higham Ferrers.
The loco for the day was Andrew Barclay 0-4-0 saddle tank no. 2168 Edmundsons. Still photos from this trip, including visits to Northampton, Kettering and Corby as well, are on the MKT Transport Photography Smugmug page. Search 'MKT Transport Media' on Facebook for more, as I understand Youtube's algorithms don't take kindly to external links in descriptions.
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