The Woodhead Tunnel
The Woodhead Tunnel is a historic railway tunnel located in the Longdendale valley of Derbyshire,…
Category: Transport History
Discover the history of the transport that changed how we move around the world, the nostalgia behind the transport hubs we use every day and the modes of transport we enjoy.
Liverpool Albert Docks, A History
Liverpool’s Albert Docks, located in the heart of the city, stand as a testament to…
From The Mersey With Love: The Story of Hovercraft Travel
During the late-1950s the aircraft manufacturer Saunders-Roe built and tested the first practical hovercraft, the…
Baker Street Underground Station – The Worlds First Underground and the Sherlock Holmes Connection
Discover the history of this amazing architectural marvel and it's connection to Sherlock Holmes
Big Bertha – Railway History
Big Bertha - the largest and most powerful engine designed and built by the Midland…
The History of Trams in Greater Manchester: From Humble Beginnings to Modern Metrolink
Trams have played a significant role in shaping the landscape of Greater Manchester, we explore…
Apedale Light Railway, Staffordshire – Walk with a Vicar
Explore Apedale Light Railway in Staffordshire alongside a Vicar, Rev Peter Barham - Take a…
Manchester Buses, Trams, Metro & More – Walks with a Vicar
Explore Manchester's Transport History in this Walk with a Vicar
Little Willie – Railway History
Discover our lost railway history, Little Willie, and the role Gorton played for this engine…
Back in the USSR – Gorton’s Steam Exports
The story of the biggest steam locomotive ever to be constructed in Europe.
Manchester Central Station – GMEX
Manchester Central Station, also known as Manchester Central Railway Station, today known as Manchester Central,…
British Rail in Steam at NCB Williamthorpe Colliery
Situated near Holmewood in North Derbyshire, NCB Williamthorpe Colliery in 1967 was the place where…