Category: Blackpool

Blackpool North Station through time, including unpublished photos.

• Blackpool
• Railways
• Through time series
• Transport

Blackpool North Station through time, including unpublished photos.Blackpool North Station through time, including unpublished photos.

May 6, 2025 Geoffrey Whittaker BSc MAGeoffrey Whittaker BSc MA 0 Comments 12:56 pm

Blackpool North station has a long and fascinating history. The first rail line from Preston to Blackpool opened in 1846.[...]

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In 1925, a car in Blackburn cost six years wages

• Blackpool
• Trams
• Transport

In 1925, a car in Blackburn cost six years wagesIn 1925, a car in Blackburn cost six years wages

January 19, 2025 Geoffrey Whittaker BSc MAGeoffrey Whittaker BSc MA 0 Comments 1:07 pm

One hundred years ago many things were cheaper than now. However, that did not extend to cars. Textile workers earned[...]

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Blackpool’s early tourists arrive by horse and cart

• Blackpool

Blackpool’s early tourists arrive by horse and cartBlackpool’s early tourists arrive by horse and cart

May 18, 2024 Geoffrey Whittaker BSc MAGeoffrey Whittaker BSc MA 0 Comments 6:40 am

Blackpool’s early tourists. Blackpool’s early tourists had poor transport links to contend with. The distance from towns such as Bolton[...]

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