Learn more

In our regular On This Week column, we look back through the pages of the Lynn News from February 4 – 10 1986… The Queen has become the latest victim of delays and hold-ups on the Lynn-London rail link. Other travellers were frustrated and embarrassed when The Fenman, with Her Majesty on board, broke down seven times on the trip to Liverpool Street, arriving 43 minutes late. At Ely station, there was another hitch when the Queen’s breakfast had to be carried to her along the platform because restaurant staff couldn’t unlock the door connecting the Royal carriage with the rest of the train. To …

cuu