Category Archives: Crich Tramway Village

Crich give more details on Lottery Heritage Fund cash

During the summer of 2024 the Crich Tramway Village were awarded £83,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Whilst we are used to funding such as these being for a big restoration project or something related to a new exhibition, … Continue reading

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London County Council 1 wins at the HRA Awards

The annual Heritage Railway Awards took place at a ceremony in Newcastle on the night of Saturday 8th February and it was a night of celebration for the Crich Tramway Village as London County Council 1 won the Diesel and … Continue reading

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Trams on the shortlist for the Heritage Railway Association Awards

It has been announced that two trams have been nominated in the Diesel and Electric Locomotion category at the 2025 Heritage Railway Association Awards. They are amongst 50 projects, people and achievements that have made the final shortlists, with the … Continue reading

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They Ran in 2024

In January of each year we normally bring you a round-up of exactly which heritage trams ran during the previous year, and whilst our last review in October turned out to be the complete list as nothing else was used … Continue reading

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Picture in Time: Blackpool 40

One final image from Crich as we have another edition of “Picture in Time”.

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Trams &: Blackpool 167 & coach

Another edition of “Trams &” as we head to Crich.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 12th January 2025

This week we bring you photos from last year at the Crich Tramway Village:

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Special Events coming up in 2025 at Crich

2025 looks set to be another busy year at the Crich Tramway Village, home of the National Tramway Museum, with the usual mix of normal operating days and special events.

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Picture in Time: Chesterfield 8

Another photo from Crich in 1982 in “Picture in Time”.

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National Tramway Museum make two new appointments

The National Tramway Museum, based at the Crich Tramway Village, have announced two significant appointments with a Chief Executive Officer and the new role of Volunteer Coordinator and Mentor now confirmed. Graham Bennett is the new Chief Executive Officer whilst … Continue reading

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East Anglia Transport Museum the big winner in Tram of the Year 2024!

The East Anglia Transport Museum in Carlton Colville can celebrate after they walked away with three of the categories at the British Trams Online Tram of the Year 2024! They received the most votes from the public in all three … Continue reading

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Picture in Time: Blackpool & Fleetwood 2

We are heading back to 1982 for this next edition of “Picture in Time”.

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Picture in Time: Gateshead 5

Back to Crich for another “Picture in Time”.

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15 Years Apart: London Transport 1622

Another edition of “15 Years Apart” and this time we head to the Crich Tramway Village.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 22nd December 2024

This week, for our final main site update of the year, we take a look back at what has been new in 2024 in another photo collection:

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Latest Crich restoration revealed – and it doesn’t run on rails!

September 2024 will be well remembered at the Crich Tramway Village for marking the culmination of a ten year major restoration on London County Council 1 as it entered service for the first time in preservation. But just a few … Continue reading

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15 Years Apart: London County Council 1

Today “15 Years Apart” features a tram which has certainly undergone a transformation between 2009 and 2024!

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Picture in Time: Blackpool 167

“Picture in Time” moves on from the Blackpool Tramway again although in this edition we feature a tram which once plied its trade on that tramway but now calls Crich home.

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15 Years Apart: Blackpool Brush 630

In this edition of “15 Years Apart” we feature a tram which has not only changed livery but also locations.

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Tram of the Year 2024 – voting is now open!

After a week of nominations (thanks to everyone who took the time to contact us with their nominations) we are delighted to announce the final shortlists for the British Trams Online Tram of the Year 2024!

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