Norman! Norman! It’s 1912 and 15 year old Norman Cheevers and his mates are trapped on a burning train.Tales from the Rails are ten short audio dramas researched, written and performed by young people and community members centred around Newfie

A Haunting

Mar 23rd, 2023 7m 8s

A Haunting Railway workers at today’s Sheffield station have a spooky encounter with the station’s past.Tales from the Rails are ten short audio dramas researched, written and performed by young people and community members centred around Newfi

Did Davis Do It?

Mar 23rd, 2023 2m

Did Davis Do It? In 1901 two trains collided, but was Davis to blame?Tales from the Rails are ten short audio dramas researched, written and performed by young people and community members centred around Newfield School, Sheffield. The group re

The Boy in the Box

Mar 23rd, 2023 5m 12s

The Boy in the Box It’s 1902, and a gruesome discovery is made in the lost property office at Sheffield station.Tales from the Rails are ten short audio dramas researched, written and performed by young people and community members centred arou

The Diamond Robbery

Mar 23rd, 2023 6m 2s

The Diamond Robbery A Sheffield jewellers is robbed, and two accomplices attempt to make their escape by train. Tales from the Rails are ten short audio dramas researched, written and performed by young people and community members centred arou

Trunk Tales

Mar 23rd, 2023 6m 42s

Trunk Tales First World War Sheffield is at the mercy of a hungry elephant.Tales from the Rails are ten short audio dramas researched, written and performed by young people and community members centred around Newfield School, Sheffield. The gr

Mr Brown Goes on Strike 1919

Mar 23rd, 2023 5m 19s

Mr Brown Goes on Strike 1919It’s 1919 and the government want to reduce railway workers wages to pre-First World War levels. A strike follows and the Sheffield Independent’s female reporter is sent to tell its story.Tales from the Rails are ten

Have You Heard?

Mar 23rd, 2023 2m 57s

Have You Heard? An Assistant Stationmaster’s accident leads to gossip among the passengers.Tales from the Rails are ten short audio dramas researched, written and performed by young people and community members centred around Newfield School, S

The King Needs Milk

Mar 23rd, 2023 2m 17s

The King Needs Milk The royal train finds itself short of supplies.Tales from the Rails are ten short audio dramas researched, written and performed by young people and community members centred around Newfield School, Sheffield. The group rese

Gertie's Gone

Mar 23rd, 2023 7m 21s

Gertie’s Gone Fourteen-year-old Gertie Percival was found dying on the railway track near Attercliffe in November 1899. How did she come to her tragic end?Tales from the Rails are ten short audio dramas researched, written and performed by youn

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