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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...


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...

John Woodman
Dec 9, 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...

John Woodman
Dec 8, 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...

John Woodman
Dec 6, 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...

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...

John Woodman
Dec 4, 2020


Farewell Debenhams
John Woodman Demise of a slew of stores owned under the unlamented 'Arcadia' corporate umbrella with its sea cruising owners - well...

John Woodman
Dec 2, 2020
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