Category Archives: Crich Tramway Village

Picture in Time: Blackpool 40

Posted on Friday 17 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

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

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Trams &: Blackpool 167 & coach

Posted on Monday 13 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

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

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

Posted on Sunday 12 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

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

Posted on Saturday 11 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

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

Posted on Friday 10 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

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

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National Tramway Museum make two new appointments

Posted on Wednesday 8 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

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!

Posted on Sunday 5 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

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

Posted on Friday 3 January 2025 by Gareth Prior

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

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Picture in Time: Gateshead 5

Posted on Friday 27 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

Back to Crich for another “Picture in Time”.

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15 Years Apart: London Transport 1622

Posted on Friday 27 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

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

Posted on Sunday 22 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

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!

Posted on Saturday 21 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

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

Posted on Saturday 21 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

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

Posted on Friday 20 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

“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

Posted on Sunday 8 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

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!

Posted on Sunday 8 December 2024 by Gareth Prior

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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Tramcar Sponsorship update on Blackpool 298

Posted on Monday 25 November 2024 by Gareth Prior

Trustee of the Tramcar Sponsorship Organisation, Phil Burgin, provides an update on the restoration of Blackpool 298.

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What’s New on British Trams Online? 24th November 2024

Posted on Sunday 24 November 2024 by Gareth Prior

We’re off to Crich’s “A Journey Through Time and Light” with this week’s photos:

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In Pictures: Trams run in the dark at Crich

Posted on Tuesday 12 November 2024 by Gareth Prior

There’s always something a little bit special about preserved trams running after dark (probably because it doesn’t happen that often) and that was the case over the weekend of Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th November at the Crich Tramway Village. … Continue reading →

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Events this week

Posted on Sunday 3 November 2024 by Gareth Prior

We are firmly out of the main season now but there is still time for one final event at Crich before the doors are closed for another year…

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