Blackpool North station has a long and fascinating history. The first rail line from Preston to Blackpool opened in 1846.[...]
The Dick Kerr Company was formed by two entrepreneurs in 1883. They were William Bruce Dick and John Kerr. W.B.[...]
The River Ribble has long been used for transport. Notably, prehistoric man used the river, as evidenced by a log[...]
One hundred years ago many things were cheaper than now. However, that did not extend to cars. Textile workers earned[...]
WWI accelerated Accrington women’s suffrage and more women were employed on the transport network. Accrington Corporation Tramways employed women conductress’s.[...]
Lytham’s grandly named Lytham St Anne’s Corporation Tramways ran for just under forty years. Only one line existed and this[...]
