Papers of Alfred J. Boston

Files relating to the Consultative Panel for the Preservation of British Transport Relics

Correspondence between Mr. Boston, Mr. Scholes (Curator of Railway Relics, British Transport Board) and various MP’s and members of the public concerning the future of transport museums and the preservation of railway material. This includes some minutes of meetings of the Consultative Panel

Correspondence, agendas and minutes

Correspondence, agendas and minutes

“Ephemera relating to the 150th anniversary of the Stockton & Darlington Railway.”

Illuminated address, presented by the Consultative Panel for the Preservation of British Transport Relics on his retirement as chairman

Correspondence and minutes relating to the Diamond Jubilee celebrating of the Stephenson Locomotive Society.

Correspondence and application forms for the loan or disposal of Butlins Locomotives.

Personal papers and correspondence

Correspondence relating to the Aberdeen Flyer trip as a final ‘Race to the North’

Correspondence of Mr. Boston concerning invitations to speak and to railway celebrations, and personal financial matters

Correspondence relating to the Jubilee Special train trip held on 23 of May 1959

Correspondence from various railway societies concerning museum collections

Correspondence, agendas and minutes

Correspondence, agendas and minutes

Menu card, for dinner in honour of AJ Boston Esq on his retirement as chairman of the Preservation of British Transport Relics on his retirement

Letter from Patricia Brown private secretary of Sir Peter Allan, Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd, to AJ Boston, enclosing a copy of the message read out at his retirement diner