Journalist, railway historian and London Mayoral candidate Christian Wolmar returns to tell the dramatic story and impact of the world’s longest and most famous railway line as only he can.

Full details of the up and coming programme of talks by The Phoenix Retirement Association is set out below.

When: Monday, 9 March 2026; 2pm 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.