Stepney Station shortlisted for National Railway Heritage Award

The restoration of Stepney Station in Hull, a landmark of significant historical note on Beverley Road, has been shortlisted for the distinguished National Railway Heritage Awards.

The awards focus on celebrating best practice in restorations and the conservation of railway and tramway heritage throughout the UK.

Currently operated by the Summit Education Society, this transformed station now serves as a hub for community engagement, revitalised under the Beverley Road Townscape Heritage Scheme.

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The winners of the National Railway Heritage Awards will be announced during a ceremony at Merchant Taylors’ Hall, London EC2, on Wednesday 4 December 2024.

The refurbishment, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and spearheaded by Hull City Council, focused on preserving the building's unique historical features and carrying out crucial repairs to the roof and windows. The Station House was repainted in its original brown and buff colours, reminiscent of its 1850s look when it was part of the North Eastern Railway company.

Stepney Station once connected Hull residents to East Yorkshire and beyond. The station, which was a bustling centre in the early 1900s, issuing more than 45,000 tickets annually, was shut down in 1964.

Councillor Paul Drake-Davis, Portfolio Holder for Regeneration, expressed his enthusiasm: “We are delighted that a part of the Beverley Road Townscape Heritage Scheme has been shortlisted for this award. The restoration of Stepney Station was very much needed, and it has become a key venue and sanctuary for the local community.”

Zeki Tasdemir from the Summit Education Society, said: “As the 'Summit Education Society' Community, We are deeply honoured that the restoration of Stepney Station has been shortlisted for this year’s National Railway Heritage Awards. The Stepney Station, once a vital part of the local rail network, has been carefully restored and continues to serve as a vibrant community centre, the restoration project is aimed at protecting the heritage building while breathing new life into the space to provide a safe and reliable place for our community.

“We are incredibly grateful for the support from the Hull City Council and the National Lottery Fund, which has made this project possible. Summit Education Society remains committed to the ongoing care and use of the building, ensuring that Stepney Station continues to serve as a hub for community engagement, creativity, and connection for generations to come with our various partnership and community-driven projects.”