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 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
9th November 2020Brian Jackson 1943 – 2020
Brian Jackson, one of the last remaining crew members of a Cosens' paddle steamer, has died.
1st November 2020Happy Birthday, Mr Vice-President
1 November 2020 marks the 80th birthday of Society Vice-President Terry Sylvester.
29th October 20202020 AGM Minutes Published
The draft minutes of the Society's thirty-third Annual General Meeting are now available on this web site.
24th October 2020Paddle Steamer Comet Replica
During the PSPS AGM on Saturday 24th October, a brief discussion was held on the condition of the Paddle Steamer Comet replica displayed at Port Glasgow.
27th September 2020Kingswear Castle Update
Kingswear Castle season now set to end on Tuesday 29th September.
25th September 2020Waverley’s COVID-19 Relief Appeal
Waverley is now critically short of funds. Without further support she can't return to service in 2021. We are therefore asking for your help by donating to the COVID-19 Relief Appeal.
14th September 2020Waverley Returns to Glasgow
On Wednesday 9th September Waverley sailed from Brodick back to Glasgow Science Centre for her winter lay-up.
4th September 2020Waverley Major Incident at Brodick
On Thursday 3rd September 2020 Waverley's bow made heavy contact with Brodick Pier resulting in 17 passengers being injured.
2nd September 2020Waverley’s Season Extended until 12th September
Waverley's short season of cruises on the Clyde has been extended and she will now operate until Saturday 12th September 2020.
23rd August 2020Waverley’s First Cruise in 2020
Waverley was able to undertake her first cruise since October 2018 on Saturday 22 August 2020. This took her from Glasgow to Loch Long and Loch Goil, calling at Blairmore.
