Can you help track history of Fylde line railway stations?

The South Fylde Line Community Rail Partnership in association with Community Rail Lancashire (CRL) is asking local groups and station partnerships to write a brief history of each of the stations on the along the South Fylde Line , which runs from Kirkham and Wesham to Blackpool South.

The aim is to produce posters which can be displayed in the South Fylde Partnership’s red platform panels telling tell the story of each station.

Each will include the history of the line and station, including when it was opened and how it has changed - and information and pictures from the general public is invited.

Photos and plans showing key stages in the history of a station are key ingredients and it will all be edited to fit into a double royal sized poster.

The Partnership plans to place any facts, pictures and plans which don’t make the posters in a special area on the CRL website.

Tony Ford, South Fylde Community Rail Partnership chairman, said; “The posters will also provide an opportunity for those who know something about the history of a station to come forward and share their rail-related memories and stories.

“It’s important for people to know about where they live and/or work and the posters will act as a reminder about how things previously looked and were used.

“Hopefully understanding the history of their locality will encourage people to appreciate what life was like in the past and inspire them to preserve and protect what we have today.”

Caroline Holden, community rail development officer with CRL said: “It’s fantastic to be working with such enthusiastic station groups to create posters that will ultimately share the rich history of the stations with users.

“It’s also something that can be produced even during these difficult times without compromising anyone’s safety.

“Some groups are looking for past station photos, so please share any you can. You will be acknowledged for any used.”

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