On 22nd January the deposit was paid for the manufacture of replica windows and doors for the station. This is an important milestone, representing probably the biggest single item of expenditure in the whole project. The order, valued at around £37k, consists of: 8 x sliding sash windows (6 on the car park side and […]
As 2021 draws to a close we are pleased to bring you news that work is really starting to ramp up on delivering the project. In July we reported that the £250,000 grant from London Northwestern Railway’s ‘Customer and Communities Improvement Fund’ (CCIF) had been confirmed. All of this is now in our bank account
At long last, we have some excellent news to report. We have been awarded a £250,000 grant from the London Northwestern Railway (LNR) ‘Customer and Communities Improvement Fund’ (CCIF). The first instalment is already in our bank account and we are just putting the finishing touches to the lease agreement with Network Rail so that
The Trust is delighted to report that planning permission from St Albans City and District Council has been received. This is a significant milestone in our journey to restoring the station building. Details of the plans which have been approved can be found here: https://bricketwoodstationtrust.org.uk/our-plans/#our-plans The development permitted is for, “Change of use from storage
As 2019 draws to a close we wish to thank all members and supporters of the Bricket Wood Station Heritage Trust for their encouragement and forbearance during which, whilst it may not outwardly seem that much has been happening, there has been some very encouraging progress behind the scenes. Firstly we are excited to announce
On 21st and 22nd September the Trust fielded a display stand at the St Albans South Signalbox as part of nationwide Heritage Open Weekend celebrations. Established in 1994, the annual Heritage Open Days are England’s contribution to the European Heritage Days and have since grown into the country’s largest heritage festival. The St Albans South
We are pleased to report that Network Rail have recently completed some internal and external repairs to the building, which includes repairs to a failed roof beam which has hitherto been the main obstacle stopping us from getting access to the inside of the building. Now that this repair is complete we expect to be
Dr Nigel Watson, of the Bricket Wood Society, and also one of our Trustees, has very kindly collated these assorted memories of Bricket Wood station over the ages. Enjoy! Opening of the Branch Line “My grandfather was one of the navvies that helped to make the Watford to St Albans branch line and when
The Trust notes the decision on 21st November by Historic England to award the ex-Cold War era ‘Air Raid Precaution Railway Control Centre – Type L’, next to the station, Grade II listed status. Built in 1954 as a defence against Soviet aggression, in the event of a war, key rail workers from London Euston
Today three volunteers from the Trust cleared around 2 cubic metres of accumulated litter from the area surrounding the old ‘nuclear bunker’ – a.k.a the ex-Cold War ‘Air Raid Precaution Railway Control Centre – Type L’, now part of the Travis Perkins’ site. 2 cubic metres may not sound a lot, but considering most of
