😆 "I can't define civilization in abstract terms, but I know it when I see it."

Terrific. As small as it looks from this angle, it's a serious bit of engineering, which I suppose is one reason there are so few of them around.

That is rather a large patch. I'm sure that some will emerge and momentum will build, but I appreciate that it would be reassuring to have some anchor tenants in the diary up there. @jakeoliverholliday.bsky.social - any thoughts for James in Selby, mate? I'd have thought it fertile ground.

It brings a lump to the throat.

Good album.

St. Helens is in the north, and Northwich has 'north' in its name. 😄

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That is fantastic.

😄 I can think of few things less romantic than a rattling pacer scenario.

I fell for my wife in that station (a long story!), 30 years ago this month. Very find memories of the place.

The Sheffield Tap, on the platform nearest the station buildings, is very good. 😉

Beeston is the first castle I ever visited. Somewhere in my heart it is a sunny day in 1981, and I'm on my Dad's shoulders looking at the view from up there.

What Simon said, Debbie. Really well done.