Colne’s historic battle of the railwaysColne’s historic battle of the railways
Colne and the battle of the railway companies. Colne’s railways. Notably, due the the piecemeal way that UK railways were[...]
Author: Geoffrey Whittaker BSc MA
Manchester’s large trolleybus fleet replaces the tramsManchester’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[...]
Preston’s lost canal basin and the missing link.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[...]
The first trams in Lancashire and an early fatality.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[...]
Scott Park Burnley, explore this historic 20 acre Lancashire park.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.[...]
Lost Stations Of Lancashire – Feniscowles BlackburnLost 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[...]
The Lost Streets and Buildings of Clayton Le Moors, destroyed by the M65.The Lost Streets and Buildings of Clayton Le Moors, destroyed by the M65.
The M65 motorway was proposed in the early 1970s but construction did not begin until 1980. During the building of[...]
The Battle Of Bamber Bridge 1943 | 13 October 2025 | Preston Historical Society | Events & talksThe Battle Of Bamber Bridge 1943 | 13 October 2025 | Preston Historical Society | Events & talks
I’m really looking forward to this one. ‘The Battle of Bamber Bridge’ 13th October, Central Methodist Church, doors open at[...]
Warton history weekend | 11-12 October 2025| Events & talksWarton history weekend | 11-12 October 2025| Events & talks
We now have details of the speakers for this event. Mike Moon will be showing photos of old Warton, similar[...]