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Blackpool Heritage Trams

The Blackpool Tramway is a British icon, one of the oldest electric tram systems in the world and a symbol of Blackpool's rich history. Stretching along the Lancashire coastline, the network has...
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Manchester Victoria Station, A Journey Through Time

A Royal Beginning (1844) Manchester Victoria Station opened its doors on January 1, 1844, marking the start of what would become a long and storied history. It holds the distinction of being the...
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And Now for Something Completely Different – Railway Reflections No.9

Douglas Earle Marshall, Locomotive, Carriage & Wagon Superintendent of the London Brighton & South Coast Railway was on a roll. The company was pleased with the success of his I3 class 4-4-2...
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Railway Reflection No8. – The Last Loco

In this case the last loco was not some last of its class high-performance main line express engine that once grabbed the headlines but a lowly tank locomotive that attracted little attention. On...
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Oasis, a Britpop Legacy & Manchesters Most Iconic Band

In the mid-'90s, Manchester was more than just a city; it was the beating heart of the British music scene, pulsing with the energy of a new generation of bands ready to take on the world. Among...
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The History of Wartime Rationing

The Second World War was a period of profound upheaval for the United Kingdom, not only on the battlefields but also on the home front. As bombs fell and men went off to fight, the people left...
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Blackpool Heritage Trams

The Blackpool Tramway is a British icon, one of the oldest electric tram systems in the world and a symbol of Blackpool's rich history. Stretching along the Lancashire coastline, the network has been intrinsically tied to Blackpool's evolution as a beloved seaside...
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Manchester Victoria Station, A Journey Through Time

A Royal Beginning (1844) Manchester Victoria Station opened its doors on January 1, 1844, marking the start of what would become a long and storied history. It holds the distinction of being the first station in the UK to be named “Victoria,” thanks to the special...
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And Now for Something Completely Different – Railway Reflections No.9

Douglas Earle Marshall, Locomotive, Carriage & Wagon Superintendent of the London Brighton & South Coast Railway was on a roll. The company was pleased with the success of his I3 class 4-4-2 tank engines, so much so that Douglas was given free reign to design...
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Railway Reflection No8. – The Last Loco

In this case the last loco was not some last of its class high-performance main line express engine that once grabbed the headlines but a lowly tank locomotive that attracted little attention. On week ending 16 February 1952, British Railways officially withdrew...
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The History of Wartime Rationing

The Second World War was a period of profound upheaval for the United Kingdom, not only on the battlefields but also on the home front. As bombs fell and men went off to fight, the people left behind faced a different kind of challenge: making do with less. Rationing,...
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The Last Night of the Proms

For over a century, the Last Night of the Proms has been the crowning jewel of the BBC Proms, an annual musical festival that has become synonymous with British culture and identity. With its roots steeped in history, the Last Night has evolved from a simple concert...
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CROSBY BY-ELECTION 1981

CROSBY BY-ELECTION 1981

Sep 18, 2022

As political upheavals go, the night of Thursday November 26th 1981 was pretty high on the Richter scale. The safe Conservative seat of Crosby was up for re-election following the death of its long-serving MP Sir Graham Page. Page was returned with a thumping 19,272...

Elizabeth R 1926-2022 – Remembering A Remarkable Reign

Elizabeth R 1926-2022 – Remembering A Remarkable Reign

Sep 12, 2022

In memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, iNostalgia presents a gallery of images of our much-loved monarch down the years. All the photos come from our books. They range from a young Princess Elizabeth working on a wartime truck in uniform in 1945 to a regal Queen...

The Home to the First-Ever Passenger Hovercraft Service – the Wirral

The Home to the First-Ever Passenger Hovercraft Service – the Wirral

Sep 5, 2022

For a few brief months in 1962, the Wirral made history as the location of the world’s first-ever passenger hovercraft service. The Vickers VA3 was a wonder of modern engineering. It weighed 10 tons and could carry 24 passengers at speeds of up to 60 knots. It was...

The Rovers Return – The Early Years

The Rovers Return – The Early Years

Sep 4, 2022

Eight minutes into the very first episode of Coronation Street on December 9th 1960, Britain was introduced to a pub that would become a national institution – the Rovers Return. The first shot was of the door opening to reveal men playing darts before the camera...

Doddy’s Music Box, Ken Dodd and the Diddymen

Doddy’s Music Box, Ken Dodd and the Diddymen

Sep 2, 2022

If you were watching TV on Saturday evenings in the late 1960s, the chances are you’d see the unmistakable toothy grin of Ken Dodd smiling back at you. The Knotty Ash comedian was the host of Doddy’s Music Box produced in the North West from 1967 to 1968. He was also...

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