John Woodman
The Wonderful Photos by Colin MacLeod
Colin had the great fortune of living literally right by the Marton tramway on Whitegate Drive during his youth. Like the author he had...
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John Woodman
Dec 11, 2020
Wonderful Copenhagen - Trams I have known
John Woodman A school trip long ago allowed me to experience firsthand the once prolific tram system in Denmark's capital. This was...
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John Woodman
Dec 10, 2020
Green Rules
John Woodman The all electric transport era has begun. From this week UK registered vehicles that are solely powered by electricity...
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John Woodman
Dec 9, 2020
Trams I Have Known - Paderborn
John Woodman It is1963 and I had just joined the (British) Army. My regiment was stationed just north of the cathedral town of...
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John Woodman
Dec 8, 2020
Rigby Road Forever
John Woodman The author has been randomly observing the comings and goings of Blackpool's buses accessing the transport hub on Rigby Road...
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John Woodman
Dec 6, 2020
The Town's Rich Colourful Past : www.heritageblackpool.co.uk
John Woodman Current headlines covering the pending closure and or relocation of Blackpool town centre's post office, presently located...
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John Woodman
Dec 4, 2020
Bombardier Transportation - No More Trams
John Woodman Industry news is announcing a merger/takeover by Alstom of the Bombardier Transportation business. France's long...
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John Woodman
Dec 4, 2020
Bring Back The Bus Station (and Levelling Up the North)
John Woodman Once upon a time Blackpool had two very busy bus stations. Opposite North Station across Talbot Road was the municipal...
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John Woodman
Dec 2, 2020
Farewell Debenhams
John Woodman Demise of a slew of stores owned under the unlamented 'Arcadia' corporate umbrella with its sea cruising owners - well...
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