We greeted Albert and Roser on Saturday evening and we had a very busy day on Sunday. We first visited the city centre in Manchester for the trams and buses, even Sundays the trams are so bury. It has been 10 years since their last visit. We then had lunch at Heaton Park before making our way to the tramway, we were very fortunate that our visit tied in with their Tramtastic day with all available trams out for view including the recently restored Stockport decker making its first public appearance for two years albeit no seats so not passenger carrying at this time. There was also an historic reenactment of the suffragette blockade of the tram in Heaton Park a century ago. So we had a very interesting day and met some lovely people. Then we had a quick evening meal at Chorlton, we were trying for the Horse and Jockey but all roads were closed for some sort of festival. Then it was to the RNCM for the gala concert opening the season of London Masterclasses, held in Manchester due to the restoration of their London venue. A long day but lots of memories. Today we are off to Wales for two preserved railways, here are photos from yesterday.
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