A George Stephenson re-enactor will be taking centre stage at an event to celebrate the famous engineer and his connections with Chesterfield.
Chesterfield Museum and Holy Trinity Church will be hosting the free event on Saturday 27 September from 10am to 4pm. There will be a short break from 2pm to 2.45pm whilst a service is held at the Church.
As well as being able to answer questions and pose for pictures the re-enactor will also be hosting two talks. Taking place at 11am and at 3pm, he’ll be talking about the impact George Stephenson’s railway had across the world.
The event is free to enter with donations being given to local charities.
Councillor Kate Sarvent, Chesterfield Borough Council’s cabinet member for town centres and visitor economy, said: “We’re proud to be working with Holy Trinity Church again to deliver this fantastic event. With 2025 marking the 200th anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway opening, we hope this event helps people connect with the history of the railways and provides a deeper understanding of the important role George Stephenson played in shaping the modern world.”
Holy Trinity Church is George Stephenson’s final resting place and features a stunning stained-glass window commissioned by his son Robert.
The Church has recently been awarded funding from The National Lottery Heritage fund to deliver a new project which will honour the legacy of George Stephenson and explore the impact of the railways on Chesterfield.
This will include the creation of a new visitor facility which aims to highlight Stephenson’s influence on Chesterfield and railway and engineering. A series of public events are being planned, and people can support the project by taking part in research projects.
Reverend Jilly Hancock of Holy Trinity Church said: “We’re thrilled to be working with Chesterfield Museum on this celebration of George Stephenson’s extraordinary legacy. As his final resting place, Holy Trinity Church is proud to play a central role in helping people connect with the man behind the modern railway. Events like this are a wonderful way to bring history to life and highlight the exciting plans we have for the future.”
Find out more about Holy Trinity Church’s George Stephenson project and discover how you can get involved by visiting: www.holytrinityandchristchurch.org
