THE RISE AND FALL OF TAVISTOCK RAILWAYS

In May 1968 Tavistock’s link to the national rail network was severed leaving the town dependent on road transport. A century earlier the town had been served by two railways with substantial station buildings and infrastructure. Local author Stephen Fryer explains how the railways changed the landscape of Tavistock as he follows parts of the railway routes, starting from the site of Tavistock (South) Station and then walking up to Tavistock (North) Station. Meet at the Visitor Information Centre, Court Gate, Bedford Square, Tavistock at 2.00pm. £5pp www.heritageintavistock.org