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Barry McLoughlin (Signed Edition)
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• Publication Date – 2025
• Format & Edition – Paperback, First Edition
• Pagination – 100 Pages, 76 Illustrations
• Condition – New
• Genre – London Midland & Scottish
The Central Question: Blackpool’s Lost Terminus Remembered by Barry McLoughlin.
Located at the foot of Blackpool Tower, Central Station had been the gateway into the town for more than a century. The station was opened in 1863 and became one of the busiest in the country outside of London during the holiday season. Despite Beeching recommending the station be kept open, the local council successfully argued to close Central and keep Blackpool North instead. It’s shock closure in 1964 tore the transport heart from the town and has been branded Blackpool’s most momentous mistake.
This book by Barry McLoughlin provides an illustrated record of the station and highlights the controversy surrounding its closure. It investigates the real reasons for the station’s closure, and looks ahead to the future of the railway in Blackpool. The text is complemented by an absorbing library of photographs, some previously unpublished alongside anecdotes from railway staff. It’s a timely, enthralling and compelling story, combining nostalgia with analysis and comment.