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Read John's blog below to find out his thoughts on all things Blackpool transport and anything else which catches his eye...
John Woodman
Jun 25, 2020
Absent Friends
The stringent restrictions on venues, events and travel mean that once familiar displays and exhibitions of transport themes are missing...
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John Woodman
Jun 23, 2020
Built in Britain
Blackpool's electric tramway managed to get by for a hundred years without reliance on foreign tram builders and suppliers. In fact all...
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John Woodman
Jun 22, 2020
Made In Britain
A noticeable trend in supermarkets (and other retailers) this year has been the emphasis placed on packaging and signage of product made...
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John Woodman
Jun 16, 2020
Ghosts From Fleetwood
A requirement of Blackpool art guru Robin Ross to capture images of the Trust's tram collection in store at Wyre Dock providently...
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John Woodman
Jun 14, 2020
Lancashire Consolidates
The current announcement of shared agreement between diverse local authorities within Lancashire outside of the two city regions of...
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John Woodman
Jun 10, 2020
Positive News By The Seaside
The search and negotiations for a new Blackpool Courts hq has been concluded and involves the Council owned land at Devonshire Road and...
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John Woodman
Jun 7, 2020
Masks Please
The latest Government ordnance requiring all passengers travelling on public transport to wear face masks from 15th of June further...
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John Woodman
Jun 4, 2020
Flying Times To Europe !
A reminder of the ease of travel not long ago. Rear platform Routemaster and destinations across Europe with Ryanair.
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John Woodman
Jun 4, 2020
Glasgow Trams Memorabilia
A hidden piece of Glasgow tramcar heritage rests in Blackpool.
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John Woodman
Jun 3, 2020
Goodbye To All That
Hard to believe but this was once the site of Blackpool's original North Station - or as it was called 'Talbot Road Railway Station' when...
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