Discover Amazing Women by Rail 2

A new travel guide written by Richard Lysons and illustrated by Nicky Thompson was launched at the Nuneaton Museum and Art Gallery on Thursday 29 June, as George Eliot (May Ann Evans, 1819-1880), from Nuneaton, is one of the amazing women highlighted.

The book details the lives, history and birthplaces of amazing women from areas across the London Northwestern Railway (LNR) network and follows Discover Amazing Women by Rail 1 which was published in 2018.

Available for free at attractions listed inside the booklet, it details the lives of 27 extraordinary women from different areas between Liverpool and Watford Junction and how their stories can be discovered by rail.

Other women mentioned include Millicent, Duchess of Sutherland (1867-1955) and more recent examples such as singer and television presenter Cilla Black.

Vicky Cropper-Clarke, LNR community strategy manager, said:

“I am delighted to launch the Amazing Women by Rail booklet which highlights so many stories by incredible women across our rail network.

“There will be copies available at selected stations and passengers will be able to view the booklet online. I hope this encourages passengers to explore towns are cities along the line to discover the fascinating history of these remarkable women.

Nicky said:

It has been lovely working with Richard again…his painstaking research is a pleasure to illustrate.

Download a digital version of the book here

Discover Amazing Women by Rail 2