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08 May

Video: Coronation heritage tram parade

Nipping down to video the heritage tram parade was my concession to the Coronation events on Sunday 7th May, which otherwise have rather passed me by. Well anyway, I like trams, so I caught the service 6 bus, so that I could watch some go by. Here's my video, which I hope you enjoy. https://youtu.be/-iwNA4meB0g I disembarked at New Bonny Street and walked south down the Promenade to find a reasonable spot to set up my tripod, which I'd dug out of the loft that morning. There was plenty of time, so I was able to take some framing vids…

Jubilee Tram Parade attracts promenade crowds

David Simper0 CommentsHeritage, Local Newsblackpool heritage trams, heritage trams, jubilee tram parade, public transport, trams, vintage trams

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Blackpool has one of the finest heritage tram fleets in the world. These were out in force to help celebrate the Queen's platinum jubilee on the 2nd June 2022, with a Blackpool jubilee tram parade. We have two videos capturing the event. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Starting from Pleasure Beach, a dozen vehicles progressed north along the Promenade towards Little Bispham, before breaking at the Tower Headland for an extended photo call. People thronged the route, showing that the heritage trams, including three of the Illuminated vehicles, have lost none of their allure. At Tower Headland all ages crowded round the vehicles, admiring…

Blackpool’s heritage tram force continues as a resort linchpin

David Simper0 CommentsHeritage, Local NewsBlackpool, blackpool tram depot, blackpool trams, heritage trams, trams, tramtown, vintage trams

[vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] One could say that without the trams, the Illuminations and the Pleasure Beach, Blackpool would be finished, the image destroyed (other attractions are available) and the soul removed. Despite the Blackpool Tramway system's top to bottom refurbishment and the marvellous Flexity 2 modern trams’ advent in 2012, the heritage trams (formerly 'the trams') continue to ply the promenade adding to the resort's somewhat retro ambience and providing tours from specially configured tram stops. Following #blackpool on my Instagram, after the Tower over the comedy carpet, the Western Train illuminated tram has to be the most frequently occurring image.…