Author Archives: Pete of MIP

High Speed Rail

Posted on 12 February 2009 by Pete of MIP

A bit of doubt has been sown about the proposed route for the new High Speed Rail line and how far it will go.  Only the line to Rugby is being planned this year and then a plan will be … Continue reading →

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Fragile Heritage

Posted on 10 February 2009 by Pete of MIP

Yesterday I went to a talk at Alston Hall by Stephen Sartin on the subject of Characters of Preston. It made me think about the fragility of our heritage.  It’s easy to knock stuff down but it can never be put … Continue reading →

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National Football Museum

Posted on 7 February 2009 by Pete of MIP

Been some debate about moving the Football Museum to Wembley. Don’t see why. Wembley gets big crowds for the few games it holds but is miles out of the centre. I only see it when travelling at 100mph on a … Continue reading →

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Lancashire

Posted on 6 February 2009 by Pete of MIP

Writing the opening blog post set me thinking that there is another matter that can’t pass unsaid.  In 1974 they re-organised local government so that the border of Lancashire changed and it became a lot smaller.  Manchester and Merseyside took a third each and … Continue reading →

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Preston city crest on buses

Posted on 6 February 2009 by Pete of MIP

Last year there was a debate about whether the Preston city crest should be on the city bus fleet. With the takeover by Stagecoach this has been fulfilled without any controversial political decision. Stagecoach have been very fast at putting … Continue reading →

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Made in Preston – first post

Posted on 6 February 2009 by Pete of MIP

It’s just another blog on the wall.  Made in Preston, including the surrounding area in Lancashire and the North West of England. Linked to the website www.madeinpreston.co.uk The website started mainly about aircraft and buses. Soon it got a bit of … Continue reading →

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