Each year the Trust hosts a ceremony at which our annual awards - Preservationist of the Year, Young Preservationist of the Year, Lifetime Achievement Award - as well as project Restoration Award certificates - are presented by our patron, HRH Prince Michael of Kent.
The Roundhouse
The 2010 ceremony took place in June at the Roundhouse, a fabulous grade II listed building in Chalk Farm.
The event was preceded by an unveiling ceremony for a Red Wheel plaque marking the significance of the building. A roundhouse with turntable in the centre was fashionable in the early days of railways. Built in 1847 for the London and Birmingham Railway, Chalk Farm served only a few years as a running shed as larger engines were introduced that could not fit the turntable, relegating it to a store until WW2.
The Roundhouse had a further lease of life in the 1960's as a performing arts venue, hosting acts including The Doors and Jimi Hendrix. After performances ceased in 1983, the building was left to decay until it was purchased by Sir Torquil Norman in 1996 and turned over to a new Roundhouse Trust. It reopened in 2006 as a performance space and creative centre for young people.
The Award Winners
Once again HRH Prince Michael accepted the invitation to present the awards, assisted by the Trust's President, Sir William McAlpine.
Preservationist of the Year
The Transport Trust awards its premier trophy to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the cause of transport heritage preservation. Look here to see who received the 2010 Preservationist of the Year Award.
Young Preservationist of the Year
The Transport Trust also salutes younger members of the transport preservation movement who, despite their age, have already made a notable contribution. Look here to see who received the 2010 Young Preservationist of the Year Award.
Lifetime Achievement
The Transport Trust also salutes members of the transport preservation movement who, across periods of many years, have made a sustained and major contribution. Look here to see who received a 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award.
Restoration Awards
The successful applicants for Restoration Awards during 2009 were also invited to the ceremony to receive certificates from HRH Prince Michael. A reminder of the projects that were considered to merit awards in 2009 can be found here.