The North of England branch of the PSPS was founded in 1981 by Helen Strachan, who became its first Secretary and remained in that role for some twelve years. At a later stage, due to the spreading membership, it was renamed the North of England & North Wales branch.
The branch has around 225 members, within an area from Berwick-upon-Tweed in the North, down as far as Leicester and the Midlands, coast-to-coast in between, and including Anglesey and the Isle of Man.
The branch usually holds three meetings during the winter months, consisting of talks, film shows and slide presentations by a variety of speakers, generally on Saturday afternoons. Meetings on the East side of the Pennines are normally held at the National Railway Museum in York; on the West side, recent locations have included Liverpool, Stockport, Manchester and Bury. Wherever possible, we hold our meetings at museums or other locations potentially of interest to the vintage transport enthusiast.
Join the PSPS today and enjoy the many benefits of the Society by clicking here. If you have any questions about the North of England & North Wales Branch please feel free to contact the Branch Secretary below.
- Branch Secretary: Helen Strachan, 38 Bogs Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 4EB
- Contact the North of England & North Wales Branch Secretary
Latest News
Our National AGM Approaches
It will take place in Southampton on 26 October. This post gives details of changes to train and ferry travel.
£1m Scottish Government Funding to Waverley
The Scottish Government have announced £1m funding for Waverley.
KC Donates to Waverley Boiler Appeal
The Paddle Steamer Kingswear Castle Trust has made a donation to the PSPS for the Waverley Boiler Refit Appeal.
60 Years of the PSPS – DVD Trailer
The trailer for the new DVD marking 60 years of the Society that saved the last of Britain's paddle steamers.
Waverley Appeal Update – Press Release
The latest Appeal news for Waverley; the total raised reaches £850,000.
Marking Our Diamond Anniversary
To commemorate the Society's Diamond Anniversary, two new publications have been crafted to tell our story, a hardback book and a DVD.
£150,000 Cash Boost for Waverley Appeal
The PSPS has made a grant of £150,000 to Waverley's Boiler Refit Appeal.
Alan Robinson
It is with deep regret that we announce the peaceful death of our Founder and President, Professor Alan Robinson on 29 August 2019, aged 99 years.
“New Boilers Ordered for the Iconic Paddle Steamer Waverley” – WEL Press Release
Waverley Excursions today issued a press release confirming that two new boilers have been ordered for Waverley however there is still much to do.
Further PSPS Support of £82,000 for Waverley
A grant of £82,592 has been paid to WSN to fund more work done as a part of the 2018/2019 refit.
Viewing Queen Mary Cruise – Friday 28th June – Advance Notice
Unfortunately we are unable to offer a charter this Friday evening to view Queen Mary heading upriver to Glasgow.
‘Save the Waverley – Boiler Refit Appeal’ Launched
The official launch of the £2.3m 'Save the Waverley - Boiler Refit Appeal' took place at Waverley's Glasgow berth at noon on Saturday 15th June.
‘Save the Waverley – Boiler Refit Appeal’ Launches 15th June
Waverley Excursions has announced that 'Save The Waverley - Boiler Refit Appeal' will be launched on Saturday 15th June.
Forthcoming Events
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Oct26SaturdayPSPS Annual General Meeting 2019The Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin HotelSouthamptonThe thirty-second Annual General Meeting of the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society will be held in Southampton.
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Nov 16 Saturday“PS Waverley and the Craigendoran Steamers” – Iain QuinnYork Railway InstituteYorkPresentation by Iain Quinn at the 'The Waiting Room', York Railway Institute. Note this is a change of venue from that published in Paddle Wheels.
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Feb 8 Saturday“Steamboatin’ USA” – John AllenThe Seafarers' CentreLiverpoolPresentation by London Branch Chairman John Allen.