Author Archives: Gareth Prior

Blackpool Tramway – The End of an Era: Editor’s Top 10 Memories

Posted on Sunday 13 November 2011 by Gareth Prior

As is inevitable when something comes to an end – such as the end of traditional tramway operation in Blackpool – we start to look back and think of all the happy memories it has bought us. British Trams Online … Continue reading →

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Blackpool Tramway – The End of an Era: A Personal View

Posted on Sunday 13 November 2011 by Gareth Prior

Just before midnight on Sunday 6th November 2011 saw the final tram enter the Rigby Road Depot in Blackpool as 126 years of traditional tramway operation came to an end. When the next tram runs in passenger service in the … Continue reading →

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A Week in Blackpool: 9th-15th September 2011

Posted on Sunday 2 October 2011 by Gareth Prior

This is the tenth year in a row I have spent at least a week in Blackpool in September – some might say I need to find somewhere else to go on holiday – and it would be fair to … Continue reading →

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Totally Transport Weekend 2011

Posted on Sunday 3 July 2011 by Gareth Prior

The annual Totally Transport event took place on New South Promenade in Blackpool on Sunday 26th June with the usual mix of static road transport, stalls, entertainment and heritage trams in action. With two other significant events taking place in … Continue reading →

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Event Preview: Totally Transport Weekend 2011

Posted on Saturday 11 June 2011 by Gareth Prior

Event: Totally Transport Where: Blackpool – New South Promenade & Ocean Boulevard When: Sunday 26th June 2011 from 1100 to 1600 (with additional tram tour on Saturday 25th June from 1030)

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Crich Enthusiasts Tram Event 2011

Posted on Sunday 5 June 2011 by Gareth Prior

The annual Enthusiasts’ Tram Event took place at the Crich Tramway Village on Sunday 29th May with the usual mix of an intensive tram service and withdrawn trams on display. The highlight of the 2011 event was without doubt the … Continue reading →

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Event Preview: Crich Tramway Village Enthusiasts’ Tram Event 2011 – UPDATED!

Posted on Thursday 26 May 2011 by Gareth Prior

Event: Enthusiasts’ Tram Event Where: Crich Tramway Village When: Sunday 29th May 2011 from 1000 to 1730 (last admission 1600)

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Beamish Great North Steam Fair 2011

Posted on Sunday 17 April 2011 by Gareth Prior

The Great North Steam Fair took place at Beamish – the Living Museum of the North between Thursday 14th and Sunday 17th April. As the name suggests this event (one of the two major transport events which will take place … Continue reading →

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Event Preview: Beamish Great North Steam Fair 2011

Posted on Sunday 10 April 2011 by Gareth Prior

Event: Great North Steam Fair Where: Beamish – the Living Museum of the North When: Thursday 14th to Sunday 17th April from 1000 to 1700 each day (last admission 1500)

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Heaton Park Tramway Blackpool November 2010

Posted on Sunday 28 November 2010 by Gareth Prior

The Heaton Park Tramway in Manchester held their most ambitious event to date on Sunday 21st November 2010 – “A Celebration of Blackpool’s Trams and Transport”. Gareth Prior reports from the event.

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Blackpool Tramway 125th Anniversary 2010

Posted on Sunday 17 October 2010 by Gareth Prior

The 125th Anniversary of the Blackpool Tramway was celebrated at the end of September with a week of events taking place. In the build up there were many disappointments with trams not being able to go to Blackpool, other trams … Continue reading →

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Totally Transport Weekend June 2010

Posted on Sunday 4 July 2010 by Gareth Prior

The annual Totally Transport event took place in Blackpool on Sunday 27th June 2010 with the usual mix of buses, cars and commercial vehicles on display with vintage trams in operation as well. British Trams Online Webmaster Gareth Prior reports … Continue reading →

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Seaton Tramway 40th Anniversary Gala Weekend

Posted on Sunday 20 June 2010 by Gareth Prior

The Seaton Tramway in Devon are celebrating their 40th anniversary this year having opened in August 1970. As part of their year of celebrations their usual Gala Weekend had added significance including the launch of a tram in a special … Continue reading →

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Crich Enthusiasts Tram Event 2010

Posted on Sunday 20 June 2010 by Gareth Prior

The annual Enthusiasts Tram Event took place at the Crich Tramway Village on Sunday 30th May 2010. The day saw an intensive tram service, Works Cars in operation and withdrawn trams being shunted around the Depot. British Trams Online Webmaster … Continue reading →

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Crich 150 Not Out!

Posted on Sunday 20 June 2010 by Gareth Prior

On Sunday 31st May the Crich Tramway Village celebrated 150 years of trams in Britain with a special event entitled “150 Not Out!”. Although the event was not aimed at the enthusiast community – the target audience was apparently families … Continue reading →

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Beamish’s Power from the Past 2010

Posted on Sunday 25 April 2010 by Gareth Prior

Between 15th and 18th April 2010, the North of England Open Air Museum at Beamish in County Durham held their second (in the current format) “Power from the Past” event on the theme of “Corporations and Contractors”. British Trams Online … Continue reading →

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Heaton Park Tramway 30th Anniversary Celebration

Posted on Sunday 4 April 2010 by Gareth Prior

The Heaton Park Tramway in Manchester celebrated their 30th anniversary over the weekend of 27th and 28th March 2010. The first day of the celebrations was reserved for members but on Sunday 28th March it was open to anyone, and … Continue reading →

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Farewell to Fleetwood November 2009

Posted on Sunday 22 November 2009 by Gareth Prior

The stretch of the Blackpool and Fleetwood Tramway between Ash Street and Fleetwood Ferry closed at the end of service on Sunday 8th November for a start to be made on upgrade work for the new Supertram system, due to … Continue reading →

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Wirral Bus and Tram Show 2009

Posted on Sunday 11 October 2009 by Gareth Prior

The annual Wirral Bus and Tram Show took place in Birkenhead on Sunday 4th October. As well as many buses on display an intensive tram service is operated on the Birkenhead Heritage Tramway. British Trams Online Webmaster Gareth Prior reports … Continue reading →

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A Week in Blackpool: 5th to 12th September 2009

Posted on Sunday 20 September 2009 by Gareth Prior

Yes, it’s that time of year again when British Trams Online Webmaster Gareth Prior makes his week long sojourn to Blackpool for a week on the trams. This year because of where the Bank Holiday falls the “Week in Blackpool” … Continue reading →

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