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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...
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...
John Woodman
Aug 14, 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...
John Woodman
Aug 12, 2019
Weather Stops Planes & Other Matters
Blackpool's weekend airshow highlight was summarily cancelled (or at least the Saturday part) due to exceptional bad weather bringing...
John Woodman
Aug 11, 2019
Ireland's Hard Border - Back In Time
This is what a hard border used to look like. Army bulldozers at work breaking up road crossings on the Northern Ireland border with...
John Woodman
Aug 10, 2019
Blackpool Town Centre 9 August 2019
A brief walk in the town centre avoiding looming rain clouds found new markings on the Talbot Square 'Trams Only' roadspace assigned to...
John Woodman
Aug 9, 2019
Palladium Rules - Nearly
The introduction of the 'Palladium' brand seems like only yesterday, whilst in fact some five years ago Blackpool received with a...
John Woodman
Aug 6, 2019
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