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Tales from the RailsTrunk TalesTrunk Tales First World War Sheffield is at the mercy of a hungry elephant.Tales from the Rails are ten short audio dramas researched, written and performed by young people and community members centred around Newfield School, Sheffield. The group researched the history of the Sheffield railway line and used their discoveries to create scripts which they then recorded, with the help and support of Whitworks Adventures in Theatre. The project was supported by East Midlands Railway Community Fund.2023-03-2306 minTales from the RailsThe King Needs MilkThe King Needs Milk The royal train finds itself short of supplies.Tales from the Rails are ten short audio dramas researched, written and performed by young people and community members centred around Newfield School, Sheffield. The group researched the history of the Sheffield railway line and used their discoveries to create scripts which they then recorded, with the help and support of Whitworks Adventures in Theatre. The project was supported by East Midlands Railway Community Fund.2023-03-2302 minTales from the RailsThe Diamond RobberyThe Diamond Robbery A Sheffield jewellers is robbed, and two accomplices attempt to make their escape by train. Tales from the Rails are ten short audio dramas researched, written and performed by young people and community members centred around Newfield School, Sheffield. The group researched the history of the Sheffield railway line and used their discoveries to create scripts which they then recorded, with the help and support of Whitworks Adventures in Theatre. The project was supported by East Midlands Railway Community Fund.2023-03-2306 minTales from the RailsThe Boy in the BoxThe Boy in the Box It’s 1902, and a gruesome discovery is made in the lost property office at Sheffield station.Tales from the Rails are ten short audio dramas researched, written and performed by young people and community members centred around Newfield School, Sheffield. The group researched the history of the Sheffield railway line and used their discoveries to create scripts which they then recorded, with the help and support of Whitworks Adventures in Theatre. The project was supported by East Midlands Railway Community Fund.2023-03-2305 minTales from the RailsNorman! Norman!Norman! Norman! It’s 1912 and 15 year old Norman Cheevers and his mates are trapped on a burning train.Tales from the Rails are ten short audio dramas researched, written and performed by young people and community members centred around Newfield School, Sheffield. The group researched the history of the Sheffield railway line and used their discoveries to create scripts which they then recorded, with the help and support of Whitworks Adventures in Theatre. The project was supported by East Midlands Railway Community Fund. 2023-03-2302 minTales from the RailsMr Brown Goes on Strike 1919Mr Brown Goes on Strike 1919It’s 1919 and the government want to reduce railway workers wages to pre-First World War levels. A strike follows and the Sheffield Independent’s female reporter is sent to tell its story.Tales from the Rails are ten short audio dramas researched, written and performed by young people and community members centred around Newfield School, Sheffield. The group researched the history of the Sheffield railway line and used their discoveries to create scripts which they then recorded, with the help and support of Whitworks Adventures in T...2023-03-2305 minTales from the RailsHave You Heard?Have You Heard? An Assistant Stationmaster’s accident leads to gossip among the passengers.Tales from the Rails are ten short audio dramas researched, written and performed by young people and community members centred around Newfield School, Sheffield. The group researched the history of the Sheffield railway line and used their discoveries to create scripts which they then recorded, with the help and support of Whitworks Adventures in Theatre. The project was supported by East Midlands Railway Community Fund.2023-03-2302 minTales from the RailsGertie's GoneGertie’s Gone Fourteen-year-old Gertie Percival was found dying on the railway track near Attercliffe in November 1899. How did she come to her tragic end?Tales from the Rails are ten short audio dramas researched, written and performed by young people and community members centred around Newfield School, Sheffield. The group researched the history of the Sheffield railway line and used their discoveries to create scripts which they then recorded, with the help and support of Whitworks Adventures in Theatre. The project was supported by East Midlands Railway Community Fund. ...2023-03-2307 minTales from the RailsDid Davis Do It?Did Davis Do It? In 1901 two trains collided, but was Davis to blame?Tales from the Rails are ten short audio dramas researched, written and performed by young people and community members centred around Newfield School, Sheffield. The group researched the history of the Sheffield railway line and used their discoveries to create scripts which they then recorded, with the help and support of Whitworks Adventures in Theatre. The project was supported by East Midlands Railway Community Fund.2023-03-2302 minTales from the RailsA HauntingA Haunting Railway workers at today’s Sheffield station have a spooky encounter with the station’s past.Tales from the Rails are ten short audio dramas researched, written and performed by young people and community members centred around Newfield School, Sheffield. The group researched the history of the Sheffield railway line and used their discoveries to create scripts which they then recorded, with the help and support of Whitworks Adventures in Theatre. The project was supported by East Midlands Railway Community Fund. 2023-03-2307 min