Nick Ralls joined the SVR as General Manager of both SVR(H) and the Guarantee Company on 25 June 2007. The previous incumbent Colin Binch was succeeded by a group of three volunteers before Mr Ralls was appointed.
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Prior to the SVR
Previously he was Curator/Manager of Aston Hall in Birmingham, part of Birmingham Museums Service. Before this, he carried out a similar role at Rufford Old Hall in Lancashire for the National Trust, working as Property Manager. He worked in the heritage and volunteer sector since 1997, having qualified with a Masters Degree in Museum Studies from Leicester University.[1]
At the SVR
The new GM’s arrival would be less than one week after the worst event in SVR history, the 2007 Storm Damage.[2]. He oversaw the huge rebuilding and restoration operation that followed, which attracted a number of awards. During his tenure the SVR opened The Engine House Visitor Centre at Highley, the Diesel Depot and enhanced visitor facilities at Bridgnorth with a refreshment room in authentic GWR period style and much improved parking provision. It established the Heritage Skills Training Academy.
Other roles in the SVR
He is a volunteer guard.
Departure
In 2019 Nick resigned to join the Ironbridge Gorge Museums Trust as chief executive, to return to the museum sector.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ SVR Live (Retrieved 4 April 2019)
- ↑ SVR News 158
- ↑ Shropshire Live 25 June 2019 (Retrieved 28 June 2019)