New book on old Warrington

LOCAL history enthusiasts have published a new book giving fascinating glimpses of life as it used to be in Warrington.
“Causeway Connections” is a nostalgic meander in words and pictures along Wilderspool Causeway from Warrington Bridge to Stockton Heath, published by the Latchford History Group.
It will be launched on Wednesday, August 8 at St Hilda’s Mission Church, Slater Street, Latchford at 10.30am-12 noon.
The book is an attempt to give a flavour of life and past times along Wilderspool Causeway.
Wilderspool was once a small hamlet between Warrington and Stockton Heath and the road was a raised causeway with low lying meadows either side, often subject to flooding.
By Edwardian times grand terraces had been built around St James’ Church making it one of Warrington’s smartest roads.
Memorable people recalled in the book include Stan Worrall, who for more than 50 years wound the clock at St James’ Church.
Also Charles Lewis Ashton, a forgotten hero, who in a long and eventful life was water polo swimmer, professional Rugby League player, entertainments manager, decorated soldier, a life saver and a publican. He was awarded the Military Medal for “bravery in the field”.
And also shopkeeper Ellen Woodhead who, for a small consideration, would look after cycles belonging to Rugby League fans when matches were played at Wilderspool.