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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...
Mr Vegas Visits Wyre Dock
John Woodman, Frank Heald, Colin MacLeod A squally rain cloud overcast afternoon was an appropriate backdrop to a planned visit by Johnny...
John Woodman
Oct 30, 2021
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Lessons From Oporto
John Woodman Like Blackpool the Portuguese city of Oporto, managed to retain its traditional tramway well into the present century albeit...
John Woodman
Oct 28, 2021
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Blackpool's Wonderful Buses
John Woodman A sampling of the more recent double deck buses which became familiar to passengers on Blackpool's bus routes - and the...
John Woodman
Oct 27, 2021
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Squires Gate and Airport
John Woodman Sixty years ago in 1961 the last trams rumbled along Lytham Road to the terminus opposite Squires Gate Airport. With...
John Woodman
Oct 27, 2021
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Burton & Ashby Number 14 - There and Back
John Woodman i believe it was in the 1980s that I first became involved with the group in Church Gresley working on restoring the lower...
John Woodman
Oct 25, 2021
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Tyne & Wear Metro Superannuated Metro Cars - and Fleetwood's Icons
John Woodman The pending upgrade and replacement of the originating Metro fleet with new equipment being built by Stadler has prompted an...
John Woodman
Oct 24, 2021
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Boldness Gains Investment
John Woodman Yet a further announcement of additional capital largesse is being assigned to transport authorities of English 'City...
John Woodman
Oct 23, 2021
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Tribute To Doreen Lofthouse and Family
John Woodman The death earlier this year of Doreen Lofthouse saw the town of Fleetwood lose its most stalwart supporter and benefactor. ...
John Woodman
Oct 23, 2021
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Mr and Mrs Redmond Visit The Seaside
John Woodman Blackpool was treated to an overnight visit by Derek and Sarah Redmond yesterday en route north to visit relatives in...
John Woodman
Oct 22, 2021
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Built In Blackpool For Egyptian Commuters
John Woodman Another exotic contract came to Burlingham's Preston New Road factory during the 1930s. This involved delivery of a batch...
John Woodman
Oct 21, 2021
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