Rob Bonser-Wilton

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Great to have 22 MPs show their support for #EnglishTourismWeek26 at @tourismsvoice's Parliamentary event. Thanks to @ChrisWebbMP for hosting. English tourism is a powerhouse industry, annually contributing £127bn to the UK economy, while supporting 2m+ jobs & 1,000s of SMEs.

Friedrichstrasse Station, Berlin. The TV Tower (Fernsehturm) looms behind.

The day Britain's trains turned from steam to diesel was a groundbreaking, and lifechanging moment. Yes, diesel was a better option, but I certainly prefer the impressive sight of our old steam locomotives. 🚂⏳️

#SaturdayMorning Spring has sprung @TrinCollCam since our last visit for fab Parent & Guardian Lunch in Mid February.Another shift for @HBW_LeedsCastle & moi in our Mr & Mrs Shifter role relocating @LorcanBonser & college clobber from Cambridge to Leeds Castle for Easter vacation

All aboard!🚂@Backborwick at @VisitNYorksBiz 'Tourism on Track' event during #EnglishTourismWeek26 — our annual celebration of tourism’s vital role in driving economic growth, supporting jobs, promoting pride-in-place & boosting domestic breaks.

Join us at our Annual Stakeholder Event in Maidstone on Monday 27th April. A great opportunity to hear about the impact of our activities over the past year, and to discover our plans to help @CommunityRail to flourish along our lines in the year ahead. kentcrp.org/annual-stakeho…

🚗TICKETS RELEASED for Retro Wheels & Rails 2026!🚂 Come and enjoy this nostalgic event that takes you from the 1940s through to the 1970s. Each heritage station along the scenic Hampshire railway will celebrate a different decade. Book now: buff.ly/p8gAqdR

#OnThisDay 59 years ago the surviving Isle of Wight railways between Ryde Pier Head and Shanklin reopened after electrification, service provided by ex-LT Standard Stock reclassified Class 485 & 486 and already 40 years old. 1989 video clip: Nicholas Tozer buff.ly/tFVOKnD

Charles W. Cushman - L'Astor Theatre situé au 1537 Broadway, à l'angle de West 45th Street à Times Square - New York1947. Le théâtre a ensuite été démoli en 1982 et l'hôtel Marriot a été construit à sa place.

Absolutely delighted to see @Dominic_Noades recognised for his volunteering and advocacy for Kent CRP. Congratulations Dominic. #CRA26

Celebrate with us as @Dominic_Noades receives national recognition for his Outstanding Volunteer Contribution at the Community Rail Awards 2026. kentcrp.org/kent-community…

Ended week promoting #EnglishTourismWeek26 from top of @leedscastleuk Stoneworks Scaffold! English tourism contributes £127 billion to Economy, supporting 2.1 million jobs. Proud to be member of @VisitEngland Board, flying flag for tourism! @backborwick

Converting just 10 per cent of what Brits pay travelling abroad to money spent holidaying here could deliver an £8 BILLION boost to our economy each year! Our CEO @patriciayatesVB writes for @thetimes as we also mark #EnglishTourismWeek26 @DCMS 1/2 bit.ly/4skUwAM

Delighted to be @NHM_London this morning for @BBCBreakfast to share our @alva_uk member visitor figures for 2025. And,in between filming, a particular joy and treat to hold a 5million year old shark tooth from the museum’s collection. The @NHM_London was the most visited in 2025.

Natural History Museum becomes UK’s top attraction for visits

Great to see coverage of @alva_uk members’ 2025 visitor figures this morning across tv channels - fitting that it’s International Day of Happiness and #EnglishTourismWeek26

Booking Hall at Waverley Station, Edinburgh in 1969. Wooden booking office, mosaic floor and glass ceiling. Pic: RCAHMS

Waverley Railway Station, Edinburgh, Scotland - 1930