University of Strathclyde - Railway History: The Rise of the Railway Station

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Railway History: The Rise of the Railway Station
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Gain a unique insight into British history as you explore the heritage and uses of railway stations from the 19th century to now.

Duration	4 weeks
Total fee	₹2,763
Mode of learning	Online
Credential	Certificate

Railway History: The Rise of the Railway Station

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Railway stations are an integral part of British history, helping to shape the economy and Britain’s built environment.
On this four-week course, you’ll discover the heritage of railway stations and their significance in British history and culture.
You’ll explore York’s Railway Museum – one of the UK’s most popular museums – and go behind the scenes to locations that are not open to the public.
With this unique insight, you’ll reflect on how railway station heritage can be preserved and displayed.
Victorian railway stations are a highly visible aspect of Britain’s built environment. On the course, you’ll explore how the innovative architecture and design of these stations have had a significant influence on British architecture.
You’ll also discover how stations helped to shape the urban environments of towns and cities and to draw people into rural locations.
Next, you’ll unpack the uses of railway stations and the people within them.
You’ll learn how stations have helped stimulate an economy centred on railway travel and provided jobs to a new cohort of workers including stationmasters, ticket office staff, and transport police.
You’ll delve further into the role of station people to understand their experiences and the current issues regarding the treatment and safety of station staff.
Finally, you’ll consider how railway stations have been represented throughout British culture in art, film, and literature.
By the end of the course, you’ll understand the importance of railway stations in British history.