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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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East Lancashire Railway, Bury and Rawtenstall

Posted on January 17, 2023 by admin

A visit to the East Lancs Railway in September 2022. City of Wells, 34092 made an early start, loco D345 appeared on an enthusiast special. D9531 also operated. At Bury we visited the Art Gallery which has some good exhibits. … Continue reading →

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Ribble Steam Railway & Museum – September 2022

Posted on January 17, 2023 by admin

A visit to the Ribble Steam Railway on Preston Docks. Starting with a coffee and biscuit before taking a photo of the train on the platform. The old L&YR saddle tank on a visit. It looks very small in front … Continue reading →

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North West England football 1/1/21

Posted on January 9, 2021 by admin

The North West of England has many members of the original football league. Here are the standings of the north west clubs in the top 6 leagues at the beginning of 2021: Premier League Liverpool 1stManchester United 2ndManchester City 5thEverton … Continue reading →

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Windermere Jetty Museum

Posted on July 28, 2019 by admin

A modern building about half a mile from Bowness and beside the lake. We walked from the centre of Bowness having parked elsewhere. Not too far and on the way back we found a quieter lane for much of the … Continue reading →

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British Commercial Vehicle Museum now re-opened

Posted on February 5, 2019 by admin

A visit to the BCVM at Leyland on 5th February 2019 shortly after its re-opening. Posh new ticket office and cafe strike you on arrival. Nice coffee as well. The upstairs area has gone and it’s a lot lighter inside. … Continue reading →

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Blackburn Cathedral

Posted on February 3, 2019 by admin

A trip to Blackburn on the train. The cathedral is almost next to the station. It was Monday and Blackburn Museum was closed so we went round the shopping mall, called The Mall. Quite a big place, looks like the … Continue reading →

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Lancashire Mining Museum, Astley Green

Posted on November 27, 2018 by admin

A trip to Astley Green on Saturday 24th November, fortunately a nice day.   Astley Green is a village near Leigh just off the A580, a major road.  The mine was closed in 1970 after some 60 years of work.  The … Continue reading →

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Blackpool Illuminated Tram Parade 2018

Posted on November 18, 2018 by admin

Plenty of lights with the Blackpool Illuminations and the Illuminated Tram Display.   The old illuminated trams are operated by Blackpool Heritage Tram Tours and include the Western Train, The Fisherman’s Friend Trawler, The Frigate: HMS Blackpool.  Making up the line … Continue reading →

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Keighley Bus Museum and K&W Railway

Posted on September 30, 2018 by admin

Keighley is halfway between east and west coasts so not a bad trip along the A59 or the M65.  There is a heritage railway, The Keighley and Worth, which has 3 museums and a shed.  There is also a Bus … Continue reading →

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Blackpool Air Show 2018

Posted on August 17, 2018 by admin

Two great days at the Blackpool Air Show, Saturday and Sunday 11th and 12th August 2018.   A big line up with the  RAF providing the Typhoon, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, Pilatus and The Red Arrows on Sunday.    Saturday … Continue reading →

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Tatton Park RHS Flower Show 2018

Posted on July 28, 2018 by admin

Thursday 19th July 2018 Another good year at Tatton Park.  From a spectator point of view it seemed better than usual.  Was it less crowded, it seemed so in the flower tent although it seems to get bigger each year.  … Continue reading →

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Very Enjoyable Lake Windermere Boat trip

Posted on June 16, 2018 by admin

After a fabulous stretch of weather in May and early June it seems to be turning.   On Tuesday 12th June we decided to take a ‘green’ route boat trip on Windermere.  This takes about 45 minutes going from Ambleside to … Continue reading →

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Iconic Harris Art Gallery, Preston, Visit

Posted on May 16, 2018 by admin

The Harris in Preston was having a storming week with no less than 5 special presentations during our visit. The full account is on our Made in Preston blog, click here    http://www.madeinpreston.co.uk/wp/2018/05/iconic-art-at-the-harris/   Below are some of the photographs from … Continue reading →

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Kendal’s Art, Museum, Church

Posted on April 10, 2018 by admin

A visit to Kendal in April 2018 specially to go to the Abbot Hall Art Gallery on the way to the Lake District.   The gallery is displaying a Monet which is on loan from the National Gallery of Scotland until … Continue reading →

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East Lancashire Railway day out

Posted on March 31, 2018 by admin

An enjoyable day at the East Lancs Railway on Thursday 29th March.   Tornado, the 100mph steam loco, was the star of the show hauling full carriages on many trains. Also on duty was the Crab and diesel.  On static display … Continue reading →

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Ambleside and Loughrigg

Posted on February 25, 2018 by admin

A visit to Ambleside, 2hrs walking on Loughrigg Fell, 1hr lunch at Zeffirelli’s, 1hr shopping. Our favourites Cunningham’s Outdoor Clothing shop opposite the old bridge house, The Detail shop opposite a pub for nice design items, The Old Bank Chocolate … Continue reading →

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