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Manchester’s large trolleybus fleet replaces the trams
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  • Manchester
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Manchester’s large trolleybus fleet replaces the tramsManchester’s large trolleybus fleet replaces the trams

March 24, 2026 Geoffrey Whittaker BSc MAGeoffrey Whittaker BSc MA 0 Comments 4:17 pm

Manchester’s trolleybuses began running in 1938. Lancashire had nine trolleybus operators in total. Consequently, Although late to the party, Manchester[...]

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Preston’s lost canal basin and the missing link.
  • Canal History
  • Preston

Preston’s lost canal basin and the missing link.Preston’s lost canal basin and the missing link.

March 23, 2026 Geoffrey Whittaker BSc MAGeoffrey Whittaker BSc MA 0 Comments 12:40 pm

Sadly Preston lost its central canal basin in the 1960s. This would have been an attractive feature for the centre[...]

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The first trams in Lancashire and an early fatality.
  • Accrington
  • Blackburn
  • Trams

The first trams in Lancashire and an early fatality.The first trams in Lancashire and an early fatality.

March 2, 2026 Geoffrey Whittaker BSc MAGeoffrey Whittaker BSc MA 0 Comments 12:35 pm

Tramway origins The first public trams in Lancashire were horse drawn. Notably, an early pioneer was Preston with a horse[...]

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Scott Park Burnley, explore this historic 20 acre Lancashire park.
  • Burnley
  • Parks and Gardens History

Scott Park Burnley, explore this historic 20 acre Lancashire park.Scott Park Burnley, explore this historic 20 acre Lancashire park.

October 2, 2025 Geoffrey Whittaker BSc MAGeoffrey Whittaker BSc MA 0 Comments 8:29 am

Scott park opened in 1895. The park is situated off Manchester road to the North of the centre of Burnley.[...]

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Lost Stations Of Lancashire – Feniscowles Blackburn
  • Lost Stations of Lancashire

Lost Stations Of Lancashire – Feniscowles BlackburnLost Stations Of Lancashire – Feniscowles Blackburn

October 1, 2025 Geoffrey Whittaker BSc MAGeoffrey Whittaker BSc MA 0 Comments 7:32 am

Fensicowles Station opened in 1869. It was on the Blackburn to Chorley line and was originally proposed by a new[...]

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Pendle Witch minibus Tours – Sunday 19th October 2025. Events & talks.
  • Events & talks
  • Lancashire Folklore

Pendle Witch minibus Tours – Sunday 19th October 2025. Events & talks.Pendle Witch minibus Tours – Sunday 19th October 2025. Events & talks.

September 30, 2025 Geoffrey Whittaker BSc MAGeoffrey Whittaker BSc MA 0 Comments 12:44 pm
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The Lost Streets and Buildings of Clayton Le Moors, destroyed by the M65.
  • Accrington
  • Clayton le Moors

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.

September 27, 2025 Geoffrey Whittaker BSc MAGeoffrey Whittaker BSc MA 0 Comments 8:02 am

The M65 motorway was proposed in the early 1970s but construction did not begin until 1980. During the building of[...]

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The Battle Of Bamber Bridge 1943 | 13 October 2025 | Preston Historical Society | Events & talks
  • Events & talks
  • Preston

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

September 21, 2025 Geoffrey Whittaker BSc MAGeoffrey Whittaker BSc MA 0 Comments 10:49 am

I’m really looking forward to this one. ‘The Battle of Bamber Bridge’ 13th October, Central Methodist Church, doors open at[...]

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Warton history weekend | 11-12 October 2025| Events & talks
  • Events & talks
  • Warton

Warton history weekend | 11-12 October 2025| Events & talksWarton history weekend | 11-12 October 2025| Events & talks

September 21, 2025 Geoffrey Whittaker BSc MAGeoffrey Whittaker BSc MA 0 Comments 10:38 am

We now have details of the speakers for this event. Mike Moon will be showing photos of old Warton, similar[...]

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Preston in 1825, a strong middle class
  • Preston
  • Textiles

Preston in 1825, a strong middle classPreston in 1825, a strong middle class

September 21, 2025 Geoffrey Whittaker BSc MAGeoffrey Whittaker BSc MA 0 Comments 7:00 am

Preston did not have any nearby coal mines, as was usual with other rapidly industrialising towns in Lancashire. However, it[...]

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