South and Central stations

Frank Murray writes about memories of Blackpool South and Central stations, including a cutting from the local paper about the days of steam trains, a map, and a photo of how Blackpool South stationĀ  looks today.

Living near the football ground

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Bloomfield residents discuss whether there was ever any trouble on match days, when you live near the football ground.

Catching trains

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The system for catching trains used to be very different in the 1940s!

Trains and buses

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Bloomfield residents remember details of travelling to Blackpool by bus and train in the 40s, including how local children used to wait at the station and offer to carry people’s luggage.