A Ticket To Ride The Victorian period was a time of great innovation, not least in the burgeoning railway industry. Thomas Edmondson When Thomas Edmondson was born in Lancaster in 1792, there were no railways, but it wasn’t long before the network began its spread across the country, reaching his…
Stories
A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS
FRIEND ACROSS THE WATER When President Franklin D Roosevelt introduced the Lend-Lease Program in 1941, it was a life-line to Britain at war. Roosevelt first introduced the idea in one of his famous ‘fireside chat’ radio broadcasts. It became known as the “Arsenal of Democracy” speech. Roosevelt told the American people…
Final Furlong
GOOD SPORTS In recent years, North Lancashire has been home to a number of stars from the world of sport. From boxer Tyson Fury to darts player Dave Chisnall; it has not been uncommon to spot a sporting champion in the local supermarket or walking along Morecambe Promenade. But to…
REMEMBERING THE FALLEN
LuneTube presents three special films to mark Remembrance Day 2018. FOR THE FALLEN Lancaster-born poet Laurence Binyon penned his most famous work, “For The Fallen” in 1914. It was originally published in The Times newspaper and has gone on to become one of the most familiar odes to remembrance across…
Wonder Roman
Wonder Roman Hail LuneTubers! Lancaster has a long and rich history. In the 21st Century, the city continues to grow and evolve, with new buildings springing up to replace the old! But as our films have shown; there are still plenty of traces of the past, whether it be the…
Special Relationship
Warton’s Special Relationship A mile from Carnforth, lies the village of Warton. Nestling at the foot of a limestone escarpment called Warton Crag; there has been a settlement here since pre-Roman times. Today, quaint cottages line the main street; which retains a feeling of antiquity, despite the many vehicles that…
LuneChat The Third
Exclusively for LuneTubers, we bring you the third in our series of LuneChats. Our Janine and Our David bring you an update of LuneTube’s plans for future releases and reflect on some of their films of the past. In particular, they focus on the film which was released last month…
Letters from the Crimea
IN REMEMBRANCE 2018 sees the culmination of a series of events to mark the centenary of the end of World War One. With all the survivors now deceased; the conflict has passed from living memory. The commemorations have sought to ensure the stories of the war and lessons to be…
QUERNMORE’S SUNKEN WINDOW
HEART OF GLASS Evidence of stained glass in British churches can be traced back to the 7th Century. By the Medieval period the practice was commonplace and we can only imagine the wonder with which worshipers gazed upon these colourful creations. A revival in the 19th Century saw a resurgence…
SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES
SMOKE GETS IN YOUR EYES There’s more to Carnforth than Brief Encounter. Around the town, there are clues to its past, if you know where to look.Well connected by rail, road and canal, Carnforth is also surrounded by natural outcrops of limestone. And limestone is a vital component in the…