Category: Railways

Blackpool North Station through time, including unpublished photos.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Blackpool North Station through time, including unpublished photos.Blackpool North Station through time, including unpublished photos.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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Dick Kerr & Co of Preston, tram & locomotive giants.

• Preston
• Railways
• Trams
• Transport
• Victorian

Dick Kerr & Co of Preston, tram & locomotive giants.Dick Kerr & Co of Preston, tram & locomotive giants.

April 14, 2025 Geoffrey Whittaker BSc MAGeoffrey Whittaker BSc MA 0 Comments 8:35 am

The Dick Kerr Company was formed by two entrepreneurs in 1883. They were William Bruce Dick and John Kerr. W.B.[...]

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Accrington in old Photos- Around the Station.

• Accrington
• Railways

Accrington in old Photos- Around the Station.Accrington in old Photos- Around the Station.

February 21, 2025 Geoffrey Whittaker BSc MAGeoffrey Whittaker BSc MA 0 Comments 2:58 pm

Here are some vintage photos from around Accrington Station. Join the Lancashire History Facebook Group for more transport content.[...]

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