Matthew Kay

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LMS Stanier Mogul 13268 departing Bury Bolton Street with a service bound for Rawtenstall on the East Lancashire Railway.

Decided to pay a quick visit to the ELR this morning; took the diesel service (with 50015 ‘Valiant’ and D5054) from Bury to Ramsbottom, then swapped over to the steam service (hauled by visiting LMS Mogul 13268) to Heywood and thence back to Bury.

Enjoyed a good day’s shift on one of the buffet cars at the East Lancashire Railway’s Autumn Steam Gala today.
Here’s a video of one of the visiting engines (LMS Ivatt 2-6-0 46441), taken at a location north of Bury Bolton Street after I’ve finished my shift.

Railway 200 Flagship Event at Stockton and Darlington Railway Massively Successful The Stockton and Darlington Railway 200 festival organisers have announced that their recent Anniversary journey was extremely successful.

Railway 200 Flagship Event at Stockton and Darlington Railway Massively Successful https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/railway-200-flagship-event-at-stockton-and-darlington-railway-massively-successful.html #darlington #locomotion #railway_200 #stockton #StocktonAmpDarlingtonRailway

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Appeal for recording of famous steam loco engineer Nigel Gresley - BBC News Sir Nigel Gresley designed over 2,000 locomotives, including the famous Flying Scotsman and Mallard.

Popular #RailwayHistory suffers from fetishisation of engineers & designers: the 'great men of history' approach.

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Would rather have the more typical voices of workers recorded, but still:

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The history of Nazis holding rallies in left-wing areas of Weimar Germany, instigating street fights, and then telling the press that only they could save Germany from the "violent communists" seems like an important thing for people to be studying right now.

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High Speed Train finds new East Lancashire home thanks to new deal The 125 Group has announced that they have signed a deal with the East Lancashire Railway that will see a HST join the railway’s home fleet. The HST vehicles will be based at the East Lancashire Railway and will make their debut at the line’s DMU Gala on the 8th…

High Speed Train finds new East Lancashire home thanks to new deal https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/high-speed-train-finds-new-east-lancashire-home-thanks-to-new-deal.html #EastLancashireRailway #lancashire #The_125Group

Sure thing.

Overall, it’s been an enjoyable weekend.
This has been my 12th TPTV festival, and I have already booked my tickets for their next festival in St Albans next March; though I will also be attending their ‘Saving Celluloid Day’ in Potters Bar next month.

And last but not least, Glenn Ford acting as his celebrity lookalike, Norman Wisdom.
The resemblance is quite uncanny!
After that, we were to a screening of the 1961 Danziger classic ‘A Taste of Money’; an interesting gem of a film!

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There was a short talk by @real-meaning.bsky.social and @sarahbabsmorgan.bsky.social about Diana Dors and her association with Yorkshire, a stand-up comedy sketch by Deirdre Quemby, Mark Shortland treating us with his magic skills, an interview with Grumbleweeds legend Robin Colvill…

Entertainment during the opening, lunch and afternoon break periods was provided by The Daisy Belles; a gorgeous trio who sang us classic tunes from the mid-20th century complete with various dance moves.

A lovely Sunday full of entertainment at this weekend’s Talking Pictures TV (@talkingpicturestv.bsky.social) Roadshow at Hebden Bridge Picture House.
Starting with a comedy sketch with Jimmy Cricket, we were then treated to a live interview with Amanda Barrie by Sherrie Hewson and Mike Read.

Myself with Amanda Barrie at the Talking Pictures TV Roadshow in Hebden Bridge Picture House.
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I didn’t stay to the end though; I left during the last tea break so that I could make my way to Bradford for both an evening meal and checking in a Premier Inn ready for tomorrow.
I may have missed out on another interview session plus film; but I felt the need to get settled in for the night ASAP.

Cheryl Knight paid tribute to actress Joyce Grenfell in a live act on stage; featuring some songs, monologues and tales associated with Grenfell.
After that was a usual staple of Talking Pictures TV, the ‘Footage Detectives’; featuring a few rare short films and adverts from the last century.

Jimmy Cricket appeared on the stage with his comedic skills; followed by a session with the Goon Show Preservation Society (@goonshow.org), who presented us with a rarely seen episode of the puppet series ‘The Telegoons’; strange but amusing.

Perhaps the highlight of the day was the appearance of three of the Nolan sisters; them being Anne, Denise and Maureen.
They were interviewed about their lives as singers, and they were even prompted to sing a verse from ‘I’m in the Mood for Dancing’.

Bernie Clifton

Bernie Clifton

Julie Peasgood, Sherrie Hewson, and Mike Read

Julie Peasgood, Sherrie Hewson, and Mike Read

Bernie Clifton then made a solo appearance on stage, as he did in previous TPTV festivals, and he sure is keeping it up!
Afterwards, actress Julie Peasgood was interviewed about her life and career by the hosts.

Anita Harris and Mike Read

Anita Harris and Mike Read

Anita Harris and Bernie Clifton

Anita Harris and Bernie Clifton

Anita Harris was interviewed by Mike Read; and after performing with a few more songs; Bernie Clifton hopped in with a surprises for Anita.
The two had appeared in ‘Last Laugh in Vegas’ a few years ago; so they enjoyed a happy reunion!

Anita Harris

Anita Harris

Anita Harris

Sherrie Hewson and Mike Read

A good day out at this weekend’s Talking Pictures TV (@talkingpicturestv.bsky.social) roadshow at Hebden Bridge Picture House.
Lovely to see Anita Harris perform live on stage after seeing her at previous festivals, so grand!
Sherrie Hewson and Mike Read were acting as hosts; but that’s not all…

Begins Tonight!! ⭐ Premiere Series 8pm! MARK SABER (1959) starring #DonaldGray #MichaelBalfour #DianaDecker Produced by #TheDanzigers #TPTVsubtitles

Locomotion No.1 to visit North Yorkshire Moors Railway Locomotion No.1 will be visiting the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) during October and November.

Locomotion No.1 will be visiting the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) during October and November. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/10/locomotion-no-1-to-visit-north-yorkshire-moors-railway.html #darlington #locomotion #NorthYorkshire #NorthYorkshireMoorsRailway #pickering

Premiere! Starts tonight at 8:30pm #MollieSugden #ChristopherBlake #JenniferLonsdale in THAT'S MY BOY (1981) sitcom #TPTVsubtitles