A wander to Wonderland on the trail of Lewis Carroll
It was in the year of 1827 when Charles Dodgson of Daresbury, Warrington was to marry Frances Jane Lutwidge. Frances went on to give birth to seven girls and four boys during their marriage.
Browsing: Local History
In search of Edward the Elder
It was in the year 923 AD, deep in the mists of time when a fortified village was founded close to the borders of Lymm. So important was this settlement that it even got a mention in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles. The Chronicles stated ‘AD 923 King Edward went with an army late in the harvest and ordered that the village be inhabited and fortified’.
Veteran Peggy, 104, reveals wartime images for first time
WORLD War Two veteran Peggy Bentley, aged 104 from Lymm, has revealed her wartime photographs and memories for the first time as the nation celebrated the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
Film made to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day gives fascinating insight into wartime Lymm
A special film made locally to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day gives a fascinating insight into wartime Lymm.
Winwick – From the Saxons to Civil War
As I travel around Cheshire I come across many places like Winwick with great stories to tell about their rich historical past.
St. Elphin’s Church – The final resting place of the 13th Baron of Warrington Sir John Boteler (Knight)
Anyone visiting Warrington today cannot fail to see the towering spire of St. Elphin’s church that is visible for many miles around and dominating the landscape.
Chance to hear memories of Burtonwood airbase Flight Test Crew
BURTONWOOD Association President Aldon Ferguson is bringing the memories of the Flight Test Crew back to life with a special online talk later this month.
Museum of Policing receives £8,300 donation
THE Warrington-based Museum of Policing, which preserves and researches the heritage of policing in Cheshire, is set to receive a £8,300 donation as part of an initiative to support worthwhile county-based charities and organisations.
Warrington’s “Secret Lowry” – as remembered by his nephew
IT is now more than six years since the death of Warrington’s “Secret Lowry” Eric Tucker, but a new book by his nephew, Joe, brings the story back to life in an uplifting way – full of humour but also pathos.
Historic Thelwall spans the centuries – but you need planning permission to walk the dog!
HISTORIC Thelwall dates back to prehistoric times and has a remarkable variety of architectural styles spanning several centuries. But you could need planning permission to walk the dog.