Britain’s best-known railway writer, broadcaster and ex-London Mayoral candidate Christian has just published a new book expertly telling the inspirational story of the railwaymen who rebuilt the railways in Europe after D Day and helped shorten the war. Beat the BBC and hear it here first!

When: Monday, 8 July 2024; 2:00pm for 2:30pm

Where: The Phoenix Community Centre (in front of Sainsburys), 66 Westow Street, Upper Norwood, London, SE19 3AF

Further info.: The Phoenix Retirement Association meets at 2:00pm for 2.30pm on the second Monday of each month at the Phoenix Community Centre, and offers high quality talks, social meetings, congenial company and tea and biscuits!  New members are welcome; Admission fee: £2; membership to year’s end £10.