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Fleetwood 30th July 2024

Posted on November 19, 2024 by admin

A quick trip to Fleetwood. Parking on the Esplanade which faces Morecambe Bay the Marine Hall looks attractive with it’s Yucca Trees and freshly cut grass. On the other side of the road The Mount which is a good viewing … Continue reading →

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East Lancashire Railway 25th July 2024

Posted on November 19, 2024 by admin

Another trip to the East Lancashire Railway, Rawtenstall to Bury. It goes on to Heyward but I’ve never been there. Today was a general trip with a walk around Bury centre. Bury has a few decent attractions. Bury Bolton Street … Continue reading →

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Lake Windermere and Kendal June 2024

Posted on November 19, 2024 by admin

A short break in the Lake District. Blackwell Arts & Craft House An arts and craft movement house built for Manchester brewer Joseph Holt. Now operated by Lakeland Arts who charge for entry or you can buy an annual pass … Continue reading →

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Return to Levens Hall 15th July 2024

Posted on October 18, 2024 by admin

Levens Hall once again and on a sunny day in peak flower season. Read our previous post for more information. The walk through the deer park.

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Blackpool Trams 25th May 2024

Posted on October 18, 2024 by admin

In 2024 Blackpool Heritage Tours are operating a reduced range of trams as the Heritage Tram depot in Rigby Road is being refurbished. Those being run are kept at Starr Gate depot. Today, while we were there, three heritage trams … Continue reading →

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Levens Hall and Garden 8th May 2024

Posted on October 18, 2024 by admin

Levens Hall on a slightly misty May day. The house is interesting with family association with Wellington in his battles. The garden is famous for its topiary and the floral displays change with the seasons. The full flush of summer … Continue reading →

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Sizergh Castle National Trust and Walk 17th April 2024

Posted on October 17, 2024 by admin

Sizergh Castle in April and the garden is beginning to stir. A typical day for us at Sizergh is to arrive at the Car Park, as NT members we still have to get a parking ticket but there’s no charge. … Continue reading →

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Rawtenstall, East Lancashire Railway 13th April 2024

Posted on August 20, 2024 by admin

A trip to Rawtenstall to visit the East Lancs Heritage Railway on a Saturday. The ex-GWR Castle Class loco 4079 Pendennis Castle was visiting and would soon return to Didcot. Also running was 45108 a class 45 diesel of the … Continue reading →

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Helmshore Mills Textile Museum – 13th April 2024

Posted on August 19, 2024 by admin

It was a good day for a visit to the East Lancashire Railway and as the Helmshore Mills Textile Museum is only about a mile off the route a visit was made on the way home. For info the route … Continue reading →

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South Lakes – Motor Museum and Heritage Rail Feb 24

Posted on August 18, 2024 by admin

The area of South Lakes sometimes called South Lakes Peninsulas has a great selection of heritage transport exhibits all close to each other near the south of Lake Windermere and all capable of being combined in one trip: The Lakeland … Continue reading →

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Ambleside on 30th January 2024

Posted on August 18, 2024 by admin

Ambleside is a small town in the middle of the English Lake District and is an easy 55 mile drive from Preston. Althernatively there are trains and buses although none will take you direct. There are trains direct to Windermere … Continue reading →

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Windermere and Kendal ~September 2023

Posted on April 26, 2024 by admin

We had a couple of days in the lakes and ferried from Ambleside to Bowness, then got the car ferry across to visit Hill Top. Walking was harder work than we thought as it was up and down and had … Continue reading →

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A trip to Keswick – May 2023

Posted on April 22, 2024 by admin

A pleasing weekend in Keswick. Long evenings with flamboyant sunsets. Walks and boat trips on the lake. Enroute we took a short detour to Pooley Bridge at the north end of Ullswater, a large and beautiful lake. The boat leaves … Continue reading →

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A walk in Lancaster – March 2023

Posted on April 30, 2023 by admin

Lancaster is an interesting smallish city with a lot of Georgian buildings and small passageways leading to not too secret locations if you’re a local. Nice coffee shops, bakeries and organic food co-operatives hide in these places often with inconspicuous … Continue reading →

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Manchester Art Gallery – Dandy Style – 2023

Posted on April 11, 2023 by admin

A visit to Manchester Art Gallery on 12th January 2023 for the free exhibition of men’s fashion over 250 years, ‘Dandy Style’, closing 1st May 2023. Featuring many well known fashion designers. The painting below of Prince Edward in the … Continue reading →

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Blackpool Christmas Lights 2022

Posted on April 11, 2023 by admin

Blackpool on the 21st November 2022, a damp Monday enabling reflections from the lights.

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The area around Sizergh Castle, Cumbria, summer 2022

Posted on January 19, 2023 by admin

Sizergh Castle near Kendal is looked after by the National Trust although the Strickland family live there, as they have for some 700 years. The castle has a strong and square tower with a more recent slate roof living section … Continue reading →

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Levens Hall, Cumbria, July 2022

Posted on January 18, 2023 by admin

A visit to Levens Hall near Kendal in Cumbria. Famous for its topiary. Through the narrow gates up the drive into the decent sized free car park. Levens Hall also takes coach tours. You can either go to the cafe … Continue reading →

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The Lakeland Motor Museum – October 2022

Posted on January 17, 2023 by admin

A visit to the Lakeland Motor Museum coupled with a walk to the nearby Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway. First stop is the neighbouring cafe, quite a decent one with riverside seating. Then entry to the museum which contains cars, motorcycles, … Continue reading →

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British Commercial Vehicle Museum October 2022

Posted on January 17, 2023 by admin

A visit to the BCVM in Leyland. Just a few minutes off the motorway and a free car park or a fairly cheap one across the road. The museum has several different manufacturers on display but there are a couple … Continue reading →

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