The train now arriving at platform two is Fowler 4-6-0 Patriot class No.45518 Bradshaw, with the Morecambe Leeds semi-fast, calling at Halton, Caton, Hornby, Wennington, Bentham, Clapham, Giggleswick, Long Preston, Hellifield, Bell Busk, Gargrave, Skipton and all stations to Leeds. For your safety and security, CCTV is provided. Any unattended items of baggage are likely to removed and destr.... -Hang on. ...how times have changed? Photo P.B. Booth/N.E.Stead, 17th March 1962. Scrolling back and forth between the past and present shots should see the old Gillows Works buildings on Parliament street (now Lancashire pine etc.) align correctly. Of course the skateboard park has since arrived, a welcome addition.
Posted on: Tue, 04 Nov 2014 10:08:23 +0000