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- Manchester’s large trolleybus fleet replaces the trams
Manchester’s trolleybuses began running in 1938. Lancashire had nine trolleybus operators in total. Consequently, Although late to the party, Manchester developed one of the largest fleets. Moreover they continued to operate until 1966. Manchester had a large fleet of trolleybuses. They were also known as trackless vehicles or trackless trams. Notably, Manchester’s trolleybuses ran for… Read more: Manchester’s large trolleybus fleet replaces the trams - Preston’s lost canal basin and the missing link.
Sadly Preston lost its central canal basin in the 1960s. This would have been an attractive feature for the centre and a good place for a marina. Today the area sits under the ring road. Origins of the Lancaster Canal The main motivation behind the building of the Lancaster canal was the cost of coal… Read more: Preston’s lost canal basin and the missing link. - The first trams in Lancashire and an early fatality.
Tramway origins The first public trams in Lancashire were horse drawn. Notably, an early pioneer was Preston with a horse tramway running as early as early as 1879. Consequently, Steam took over for a time but the engines were crude and slow. There were also fatalities due to runaway engines and failed safety systems. By… Read more: The first trams in Lancashire and an early fatality. - Scott Park Burnley, explore this historic 20 acre Lancashire park.
Scott park opened in 1895. The park is situated off Manchester road to the North of the centre of Burnley. Hood House and Rowley Hall The land used for the park was part of the Estate of Hood House, which is shown on the 1848 map, below. Hood House Lane still exists today but the… Read more: Scott Park Burnley, explore this historic 20 acre Lancashire park. - Lost Stations Of Lancashire – Feniscowles Blackburn
Fensicowles Station opened in 1869. It was on the Blackburn to Chorley line and was originally proposed by a new Company, The Lancashire Union Railway. The aim was to build a more direct route from the Wigan Coalfields to the Blackburn Area. Opposition from The Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway resulted in a joint line being… Read more: Lost Stations Of Lancashire – Feniscowles Blackburn
