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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
Aug 31, 2019
No March Or Protests Here
Referendum Result in Blackpool Voting District 23 June 2016 Total Number of Ballot Papers Counted : 66,959 Total Number of Votes Cast in...
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John Woodman
Aug 30, 2019
Promenade Follies
Blackpool's annual Lights Switch On is with us complete with promenade closure and tramway service dislocated. Amid the due diligence...
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John Woodman
Aug 30, 2019
Stanley Park - Best Green Space in England
Blackpool's green space - Stanley Park - received the nomination from a national charity this week as being the best park in England. ...
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John Woodman
Aug 29, 2019
Ride The Lights : Close The Promenade And The Tram Service
The serious incident involving a young person on South Promenade on Monday is a tragic event which called for rescue teams releasing the...
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John Woodman
Aug 26, 2019
Correction : Not Quite Forgotten Fleetwood
Our Posting on Monday this week drew reference from published media news reports of a Billion Pound fund to aid regeneration of town...
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John Woodman
Aug 21, 2019
HS 2 3 4 to 15 ?
Before Beeching. Blackpool Central Station with real trains providing plenty of seats, no standing and frequent services. Image : ...
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John Woodman
Aug 20, 2019
Once Upon A Time On Abingdon Street
For those of us with long enough memories the name 'Bateson's' will bring back immediate memories of a Blackpool institution - namely the...
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John Woodman
Aug 18, 2019
Council At Work
Road closure of Corporation Street behind the former BHS block is allowing Blackpool Council's operational services team to continue with...
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John Woodman
Aug 14, 2019
Scottish Memories
For those of us old enough to recall the later years of Glasgow's once amazing tram system with 'caurs' scarred and worn still dominating...
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John Woodman
Aug 12, 2019
Blackpool's Premier Coachbuilder - Once Upon A Time
The name HV Burlingham was forever associated with innovative styling and craftsmanship in UK bus and coachbuilding industry. Set up by...
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