Kents Bank Station Library, on the shores of Morecambe Bay, has launched a new exhibition on the theme of ‘Holidays by Train’.

The exhibition features historic posters as well as books, original timetables and handbills.

Kents Bank Station Library is a not-for-profit community interest company staffed entirely by volunteers, that stocks over 10,000 books and magazines featuring different aspects of railways, trams and canals. Most books can be borrowed and there is a growing ‘for sale’ section of duplicate books which have been donated by supporters.

Paul Salveson, library manager, said: “This is our first exhibition, and it celebrates the golden age of train travel when families packed their suitcases and caught a steam-hauled train to resorts like Blackpool, Morecambe and Southport.

“As well as promoting mass tourism to the big resorts, companies like the Furness Railway promoted smaller resorts such as Grange-over-Sands and the Lake District. Well-respected artists such as Alfred Heaton-Cooper were commissioned to produce magnificent posters featuring Lake District scenes to promote the railway.

“We hope the exhibition will inspire people to take the train today.”

Passengers and visitors are invited to view the new exhibition, which is open every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday from 11am to 4pm.

Keep up to date with future news, projects and events from the Kents Bank Station Library via their website.