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
“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.
KC NHS SW Regional Flagship
Kingswear Castle was presented with her SW Regional Flagship of the Year pennant by National Historic Ships UK on Thursday 30th May.
KC Date for the Diary
Thursday 30th May will be the first day KC flies her new pennant as National Historic Ships SW Regional Flagship of the Year.
Lifeline Cash for Waverley Agreed
The PSPS has agreed an immediate cash injection of over £170,000 to fund the recent dry docking.
Daniel Adamson
Waverley's General Manager and Maid of the Loch's Chairman attended a function aboard the preserved steam tug/tender Daniel Adamson.
Waverley in the Press
The cancellation of Waverley's 2019 season received widespread media coverage across Scotland in the traditional media as well as being widely shared and discussed nationally online and via social media.
Waverley Withdrawn from Service for 2019
Waverley Excursions has announced that Waverley will not operate in 2019.
Waverley – First Sailings of 2019 Withdrawn
Statement by Waverley Excursions General Manager, Paul Semple.
Waverley Enters Dry Dock
A photographic essay of Waverley travelling down the Clyde for her annual dry-docking, a sure sign that a new sailing season is nearly upon us.
MHT Visit to KC
A group from the Maritime Heritage Trust visited Kingswear Castle in the undercover shipyard at Dartmouth on Friday 12th April.
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.