Visit Lancashire

'Mail by Rail' Exhibition at the Ribble Steam Railway

We recently visited the Ribble Steam Railway, Preston to view the ‘Mail by Rail’ exhibition that has been launched. Put together by the Association of British Philatelic Societies The 'Mail by Rail' Exhibition which was previously on show in Crewe features stamps, first day covers, letters and postcards with railway themes.  

The displays also features how the railways carried letters overnight to many parts of the country and how people used this service. One such letter featured is addressed to Harold MacMillan before he became Prime Minister.

A 'Canoe' Attraction at WWT Martin Mere

On Friday morning Sally and I went to visit WWT Martin Mere for the launch of their brand new attraction, Canoe Safari.

First of all we learnt about all of the new exciting developments that have and will be taking place over the next 12 months at WWT Martin Mere. As well as the Canoe Safari, their new Mereside Cafe has recently opened offering hot and cold food. 

A brand new woodland play area, a den building area, kiosk and England's first composting toilets will also be opening within the next month. Then by next Easter they will also have an adventure area with climbing walls.

Anyway back to the canoes.