On the July, 23rd, 1874, Burnley based tea importer/exporter Abraham Altham treated his best customers and friends to a day trip from Burnley to Blackpool as a ‘thank you’ for their business and friendship. And last week Altham’s Travel, which has a branch in Burnley, recreated the historic journey, hosting 50 VIP customers.
The company, which also has branches iin Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, had members of staff dressed in Victorian outfits on the trip to accompany the day trippers who were chosen after entering a free competition.
The coach set off from Todmorden with a stop off at Burnley bus station where directors and managers were there to greet everyone before giving them a champagne send-off. Once in Blackpool the winners were treated to a celebratory afternoon tea in the famous Tower ballroom followed by dancing.
1. Fabulous photos of Altham's Travel 150th anniversary day trip from Burnley to Blackpool
Altham's Travel have celebrated their 150th anniversary by staging a coach trip to Blackpool, the first trip that they ever did, with staff dressed in Victorian clothes. Pictured are Trevor Davis, Johanna Bullas and Andrew Pilkington from Althams. Photo: Daniel Martino
2. Fabulous photos of Altham's Travel 150th anniversary day trip from Burnley to Blackpool
. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
3. Fabulous photos of Altham's Travel 150th anniversary day trip from Burnley to Blackpool
. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard
4. Fabulous photos of Altham's Travel 150th anniversary day trip from Burnley to Blackpool
Altham's Travel have celebrated their 150th anniversary by staging a coach trip to Blackpool, the first trip that they ever did, with staff dressed in Victorian clothes. Andrew Pilkington, Johanna Bullas and Andrew Trevor Davis with customers Carole Housby and Susan Hartwell. Photo: Daniel Martino