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.
Browsing: Local History
Texas family’s search for Warrington roots leads back to historic Burtonwood brewery dynasty
A family history spanning the Atlantic is bringing a Dallas woman to Warrington in the hope of reconnecting with relatives whose roots lie deep in Burtonwood’s brewing past.
Personal tribute to 16 victims of Thames Board Mills wartime bombing
A WARRINGTON man will once again pay his respects to the 16 innocent people killed during one of the town’s darkest moments of the Second World War – the Thames Board Mills bombing.
Police heritage brought to life at Warrington museum open day
HUNDREDS of visitors stepped inside Warrington’s policing past yesterday as the Museum of Policing in Cheshire opened its doors for a special Heritage Open Day.
Explore Warrington’s rich history as Heritage Open Days return
This month is your chance to uncover hidden stories, explore local landmarks and celebrate Warrington’s rich heritage as Heritage Open Days return this September.
“Prehistoric” megalithic park that’s only 42 years old!
A CHANCE to tour Warrington’s modern Megalithic Park – Parkfields Park at Fearnhead – will come on Saturday September 12 as part of the annual Heritage Open Days event.
Warrington’s lost Orford Hall among 35 vanished Cheshire country houses worth an estimated £31m a year to economy
WARRINGTON’S lost Orford Hall is among 35 lost Cheshire country houses which, collectively, could represent an estimated £31.4 million a year in vanished heritage value, according to new analysis by Family Tree.
Chimney pot spotting tour comes to Warrington for Heritage Open Days festival
Ever wanted a way to enrich almost any train or car journey? A way to fascinate yourself in almost any town and place with buildings? A way to start to notice things which few others do, but are there hiding in plain sight? Then consider the rooftop world of Chimney Pots!
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.
Warrington Wolves fans retrace club’s history in emotional 150th anniversary heritage march
WARRINGTON Wolves supporters turned back the clock as they took part in a special 150th anniversary heritage march from the club’s former home at Wilderspool to the Halliwell Jones Stadium.