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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...
Blackpool's Bus Stops And Transport Branding
John Woodman In the early years of Blackpool bus services - bus stop signs were erected on wooden posts painted with red and white...
John Woodman
Jan 15, 2022
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Clean Out The Stables
John Woodman With the almost deafening backdrop of daily reporting of missteps, misdeeds and arrogance seeping from under the doors of...
John Woodman
Jan 14, 2022
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More on Jubilees
John Woodman In 1925 Blackpool Corporation commemorated its Jubilee Year and to further celebrate the annual festivities the Tramways...
John Woodman
Jan 13, 2022
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Works Cars Live On
John Woodman Essential to the good running of tramways is the rarely acknowledged permanent way and overhead line crews - usually...
John Woodman
Jan 13, 2022
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Jubilees : Blackpool Trams and the Red Rose County CORRECTION
John Woodman A century or more ago a coronation, royal wedding, or royal visit outside of London merited the creation of at least one...
John Woodman
Jan 12, 2022
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Groenenhoek Tram Depot, Antwerp
John Woodman As preparations begin to adjust Hopton Road Tram Depot to a transport heritage centre for Blackpool it is worth planners...
John Woodman
Jan 3, 2022
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Tram Museums Par Excellence
John Woodman Proposals now taking solid form to realise a definitive tramway/tram collection using the 1930s built tram depot at Hopton...
John Woodman
Jan 2, 2022
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New Year's Resolution 2022
John Woodman After several missteps during 2020 and 2021 - I must produce and publish my long promised title commemorating Blackpool's...
John Woodman
Jan 1, 2022
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