Blog: Community

Four Weeks and Counting

Four Weeks and CountingA small army of people (consisting of contractors, our employees and dedicated volunteers) are working hard to be ready in time for the fast approaching season. Stephenson Place is a hive of activity, with contractors using scaffolding to access and repair the roof of...

We Need Volunteer Tram Crew

We Need Volunteer Tram CrewBe part of a team that works hard and is committed to consistent high standards whilst enjoying a strong sense of camaraderie and the satisfaction that comes from a challenging job well done. There are three roles within the Traffic Department and every member of the...

Time to think of volunteering

Time to think of volunteeringIt is only six weeks to the start of the 2017 season at Crich! Our employees and volunteers have been working throughout the winter carrying out the repairs, maintenance, preparation and planning required before a tram wheel can turn in passenger service once more....

Win Tickets to watch Sheffield United at home!

Win Tickets to watch Sheffield United at home!An opportunity to win a pair of hospitality tickets for the home match between Sheffield United and Charlton Athletic on Saturday 18th March 2017, kick-off at 3.00pm. For many decades, until the ‘Last Tram’ in 1960, Sheffield’s trams were a popular form of transport...

Hyde Road

Hyde RoadOn 5th November 2016 we were delighted to name one of our roads at Victoria Park  ‘Hyde Road’ in memory of Geoff Hyde. Geoff Hyde was a founder member of the Tramway Museum Society (TMS) being present at the initial meeting, at which he was appointed Assistant...

Sandford Award

Sandford AwardCrich Tramway Village won the Sandford Award for the second time this year and was notified back in July this year. Our Learning and Participation Manager, Jan Barratt, went to Worcester Cathedral on Monday 21st November to receive the award.  Jan is pictured above...

Thank You!

Thank You!At our special event on Saturday 5th November, for Museum members and invited guests, the opportunity was taken by James Harkins to give a big ‘Thank You’ to Lynda Wright.  ‘Thank you for saving my life!’ Visitors to our 1940’s events might recognise James as a...

Crich Tramway Village is a brand name for the National Tramway Museum (Accredited with Arts Council England), solely owned and operated by The Tramway Museum Society, incorporated in England with liability by guarantee (no. 744229). Registered charity number 313615. Our ICO number is Z6700136.