This section will cover the latest updates and news about the Society activities, as well as information on the 200th Aniversary of the Rainhill Trials in 2029 and opening of the Liverpool & Manchester Railway in 2030. So watch this space!
February 2025 - New Childrens Book on the Rainhill Trials.
R.H.S.S. Vice Chairman, Dave Wood (left) and Chairperson Rhian Wood (2nd left) were present with members from Rainhill Civic and Rainhill Parish Council at Rainhill Hall for the launch of a new childrens book entitled 'Wrong Tracks' by Susan Brownrigg (centre). Susan has written a book about a young man called Edward claims to have driven the worlds famous Rocket locomotive during the famous The Rainhill Trials. This wonderful book has been written and aimed for children at 8+years (Key Stage 2) and with Rhian and Dave honoured to be asked about the trials by Susan and then to proof read the book before it was published.
