Monday, 20 August 2012
Blog Closed
This blog has now been closed and will no longer be updated. For all the latest news, photos, information and event details for Crich Tramway Village please go to our new blog http://www.tramway.co.uk/blog.
Wednesday, 15 August 2012
1940s Weekend (2)
A further selection of photos from the weekend with the kind permission of Twenty Trees Gallery, more photos can be found on our Facebook page.
Tuesday, 7 August 2012
Glasgow Trams
Glasgow 1282 and 1068 in the Workshop in preparation for the Glasgow 50/Enthusiast Event on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th September
Friday, 27 July 2012
Award for Cardiff 131
We are pleased to announce that The Heritage Railway Association has bestowed an Award to the Museum in respect of Cardiff 131 in the Self Propelled Vehicle category in the Carriage and Wagon Competition
Cardiff 131 running at the National Tramway Museum on the occasion of the ‘Crich 50’ Members' Day held on 24th May 2009 to celebrate the Society being at Crich for 50 years.
Cardiff 131 running in the period street at the Beamish Open Air Museum, County Durham on 15th April 2010
Cardiff 131 in front of Blackpool Tower on 23 March 2012
All photos courtesy Mike Crabtree
Wednesday, 25 July 2012
Grimsby and Immingham No.14 returns
Grimsby and Immingham No.14 returned back to Crich after its trip to Immingham Dock to Celebrate the Centenary.
The loan of G & I 14 is one of many made by the Museum to other organisations to support with various events and celebrations.
Photograph of the event at Immingham Dock
The G & I 14 was transported by low loader on Friday 20th July to Immingham Docks. Together with the Association of British Ports an event was held on the 22nd July to celebrate 100 years of the docks. It returned to its home at Crich yesterday.
The tram being unloaded at Crich on Tuesday 24th July
The loan of G & I 14 is one of many made by the Museum to other organisations to support with various events and celebrations.
Monday, 23 July 2012
Derbyshire Heritage Award
We are delighted to announce that Wonderful Woods Week came Highly Commended in the Inspiration Category at the Derbyshire Heritage Awards which were held at the Museum on Friday 20th July.
Wonderful Woods Week was held over the third week of the Summer Holidays last year by the Learning Department and saw various Woodland themed activities such as Fairy Den Making, Hunt for the Wish Tree, Story Telling as well as Woodland Art and Crafts.
After last years success, Wonderful Woods Week returns this year on Monday 13th - Friday 17th August.
Wonderful Woods Week was held over the third week of the Summer Holidays last year by the Learning Department and saw various Woodland themed activities such as Fairy Den Making, Hunt for the Wish Tree, Story Telling as well as Woodland Art and Crafts.
Learning Officer Helen Parr with the award
Monday, 16 July 2012
Bandstand Opening
The Mayoral Party arrive by tram at the Bandstand
(L-R) Mayor of Trafford Patricia Young, Consort Councillor Michael Young, Mayoress Maureen Nelson and Mayor of Amber Valley Councillor John Nelson.
The Mayoral Parties with TMS President Chris Thornburn
The Mayors of Amber Valley and Trafford cutting the ribbon
Thursday, 12 July 2012
BBC East Midlands Today
If you missed the article on East Midlands Today yesterday featuring LUT 159, please see the link below.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-18800815
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-derbyshire-18800815
Wednesday, 11 July 2012
Launch of LUT 159
London United Tramways 159 was launched on Saturday 7th July. Here are some photographs from the launch. Following an incident during the launch, 159 is currently unavailable for passenger service.
LUT 159 is driven out of the workshop for the official launch
Sir George White, the descendant of the founder of LUT and Ian Ross, Chairman of sponsors LCCTT
Chris Thornburn the TMS President, Carroll Taylor of the family who once lived in 159, and Ian Ross
Chris Thornburn addressing the assembly
Leaving the depot on its first trip, carrying the VIP guests and TMS officials
Some of the VIPs on the upper deck returning under the Bowes Lyon bridge
LUT 159 and the other working London trams 1622 and 331 about to enter public service
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