Murals mark 200th anniversary of railway

A series of vibrant murals have been unveiled on the railway line between Barton-upon-Humber and Cleethorpes.

Barton Cleethorpes Community Rail Partnership (BCCRP) said the Art Along the Line project was a celebration of local history.

The murals, which are located at Stallingborough, Great Coates, Cleethorpes, Grimsby Docks and New Clee, have been produced by local artist Nikita Spires.

The project is part of Railway 200 – which marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern railway – and is supported by funding from East Midlands Railway and the Community Rail Network (CRN).

Dawn Branton, an officer at CRN, said the murals told "the incredible story of our railway".

"Each mural beautifully captures a piece of the Barton line, connecting the past with the present in a way that everyone can enjoy."

The Barton-to-Cleethorpes line was opened in stages between 1848 and 1863 and survived the Beeching cuts of the 1960s, despite being recommended for closure.

Ms Branton added: "We hope passengers and visitors alike will have a day out on the line, explore the route, and discover these fantastic artworks for themselves."

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