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Free Guided Walk: Pease and Backhouse – the families who brought the S&DR to life

07 June 2025
10:30 to 12:00
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Town Centre
Free
Darlington Borough Council

Darlington Market Place Circular Benches by entrance to St Cuthbert's Churchyard

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Pease and Backhouse – an introduction to the families who brought the Stockton and Darlington Railway to life.

Darlington Town Centre and the Quaker burial ground.

1.5 miles (2 km), 1 hour 30 mins. Maximum group size 12. No dogs (except guide dogs). Very Easy.

In Darlington’s Quaker burial ground, many members of the Pease and Backhouse families are buried. These were the characters responsible for the development of the Stockton and Darlington Railway. We will explore their stories of the origins and early years of the Railway. We will meet some of these characters, and some of their interesting and colourful family members.

All of the walk takes place within Darlington town centre. There is a particular focus on the Quaker Burial ground where there are benches to sit on.

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