October - 2022

Read John's blog below to find out his thoughts on all things Blackpool transport and anything else which catches his eye...

Sixty Years Ago - 1962 The Last Marton Trams

John Woodman October 1962 saw the replacement of Marton's all street tram service by a new 26 Bus route running from Talbot Square to...

John Woodman

Oct 29, 2022

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John Woodman There was once an era of high frequency bus routes which saw a departure every ten minutes on many services. Present...

John Woodman

Oct 28, 2022

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John Woodman Tram service in Fleetwood was halted today due to a police incident on the curve into Lord Street. A police van from the...

John Woodman

Oct 13, 2022

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John Woodman The inevitability of online media being used as platforms for vitriolic messaging by a small minority who tend to hide...

John Woodman

Oct 3, 2022

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John Woodman The sight of two Marton 'Vambacs' passing each other on Clifton Street just before the very tight curve on to Abingdon...

John Woodman

Oct 3, 2022

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John Woodman It already seems far off in time but only twelve years seperate the images of everyday scenes we were familiar with and...

John Woodman

Oct 1, 2022

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