Another year gone and so much has changed. This seems to be the norm these days. As said in other posts I thank you for your support especially with the cost of everything climbing. I hope it improves very soon.
A while back I gave an update on the new multi million pound attraction called Chariots of the Gods and our new tram terminus outside Blackpool North Railway station. And many of you have been asking me to provide the very latest in this development and what it means for you.
The Wilko's building was due to be demolished in early 2020 to make space for a new tram terminal and hotel as part 4 phases to improve and regenerate the Talbot Gateway.
Origins to this line was not to move passengers but in aid to move high quality ore from one side of the Cumbrian Pennines to the other side’s Blast furnesses otherwise it’s a long unwelcome trek via Newcastle and Carlisle.
The 19mile Ingleton line was a rural railway line originally within the boundaries of West Riding of Yorkshire, Lancashire and Westmorland.
On our first investigation to Exwhistle Hall we encounter very strange phenomenon from lights, sounds and positive responses.
Isolated mines, agriculture and industry span this area and for its people they truly lived traditional and a gentle way of life.
Vickers Armstrong factory at Blackpool, not discarded shadowed history. One building I unintentionally snook inside!
Starting with Midge Hall Stn about 23 from Liverpool - line was planed by Ormskirk and Preston Rwy but opened in 1849 East Lancashire Railway then amalgamated with Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway, October that year Midge Hall was opened. Closed by British Railways on 2 October 1961.
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