Tracing the Rails

Stephen discovers the concealed remnants of Steyning railway station, shedding light on its forgotten past and the town’s heritage. Meanwhile, Mike investigates how the local market remains closely intertwined with the railway, highlighting the enduring connection between commerce and transport in the area.

The programme Steyning is presented as a single episode within a broader series. It adopts a documentary‑style approach, concentrating on the historical landscape of the town and its connections to the railway network. The episode is structured around two on‑screen contributors who each investigate a different aspect of that heritage. In the first half of the episode, Stephen turns his attention to the long‑forgotten site of Steyning station. While surveying the area he comes across concealed remnants of the former railway building, bringing to light parts of the infrastructure that have lain hidden for years. His investigation centres on uncovering what remains of the station and documenting the condition of those finds. The latter portion of the programme follows Mike as he examines the local market and its relationship with the railway. He investigates how the market’s location and operations have been shaped by, and continue to be linked with, the railway line that runs nearby. His segment highlights the practical and historical ties that bind the two. Together, Stephen’s and Mike’s contributions provide a concise picture of how Steyning’s railway past still influences present‑day features of the town, from the physical traces of the old station to the ongoing connection between the market and the tracks.