St. Thomas’ Church – The historical hidden gem of Stockton Heath
Stockton Heath today is a vibrant and historic village with origins stretching right back to Roman times.
Author James Balme
James Balme
James is the history columnist for Warrington Worldwide magazine and also presenter and producer of his own youtube history channel 'Tvpresenter4history' featuring over seven hundred history features and documentaries written and presented by James covering historical places of interest across Cheshire and beyond.
The life and times of Latchford born Richard Comberbach 1644
The beauty of the Cheshire village of Lower Peover cannot be underestimated, with its chocolate box cottages, its wonderful old pub and stunning ancient church dating back to early medieval times.
A Ramble to Historic Great Budworth
It was a pleasant early summer afternoon when I wandered into the picturesque village of Great Budworth.
For whom the bells fall – The disaster of St. Mary’s Church Rostherne
Just twelve miles to the south east of Warrington lies the picturesque village of Rostherne well known by many for its magnificent mere and nature reserve.
Celebrating over 30 Years of bringing history to life
It was way back in the late 1970s when I first became interested in the history that surrounds us and what evidence may lay just inches below our feet.
Iconic 1980s super groups ABC and The Human League light up Victoria Park
ICONIC 1980s super groups ABC and the Human League took to the stage at a packed Victoria Park in Warrington on Friday night for a special show ahead of the Neighbourhood Weekender.
A visit to Norton Priory – The most excavated monastery in Europe
Close to Warrington in nearby Norton stands the historical remains of Norton Priory. The site is officially the most excavated monastery in Europe.
When Time Team came to town in search of the Romans
It was in the summer of 1998 when I first became interested in the possibility that the Romans had once occupied land close to Rixton and Warburton sometime between the 1st to 4th century AD.
A Visit to the ancient manor of the Mainwarings of Over Peover
Warrington is a town steeped in history dating back to the earliest times. Indeed, throughout the centuries members of the Mainwaring family were prominent landowners across Cheshire including owning land in Warrington.
The Barley Mow – A 16th Century Elizabethan gem of Warrington
Walking around Warrington town centre today, you could be forgiven for believing that most of the buildings are of modern construction mixed in with 19th-century structures built during the Victorian period and into the early 1900s. But a wander into the old marketplace is like taking a step back into history.