End of an era as Penny Ferryman hangs up his oar
VIDEO: IT will mark the end of an era when ferryman Kevin Wilkinson retires after almost 20 years of operating the historic Penny Ferry across the Manchester Ship Canal at Thelwall.
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New bid to save “haunted pub” for local community
A NEW bid has been launched to safeguard the future of an 18th-century pub which, according to local legend, is haunted.
Dedicated John helping to tell the stories of Burtonwood veterans
FOR the past 35 years John Cotterill has been working to uphold the memory of the veterans who served at Warrington’s RAF Burtonwood.
Historic town centre building may become “affordable” apartments
PLANS to refurbish and change the use of a historic building in Warrington town centre, have been submitted to the borough council.
Road named after test pilot who tragically died when experimental jet plane crashed at Burtonwood
A new road on the residential part of Omega has been named in memory of Major Frederic A Borsodi, USAAF, who tragically died whilst flying an experimental jet plane over Burtonwood airbase in January 1945.
High-flying aviation group to explore history at Burtonwood Heritage Centre
A GROUP of aviation enthusiasts is set to fly in to Burtonwood Heritage Centre at Gulliver’s World to explore the fascinating history of the former airfield.
Rare sighting of Venice Orient Express creates excitement for local trainspotters
LOCAL trainspotters were given a rare treat when the Venice Orient Express travelled through Warrington, running from London Victoria to Runcorn in conjunction with the Grand National.
Renovations, refurbishments and new exhibits at RAF Burtonwood Heritage Centre
SINCE reopening to visitors in February, the RAF Burtonwood Heritage Centre has welcomed a host of new and old faces alike through its doors.
“Celebrating Warrington” – a rich history of the town and people
PROLIFIC chronicler of Warrington’s rich history Janice Hayes has done it again – produced another book celebrating the town.
Remembering Lt Col W McCarthy O’Leary and the Battle of Pieter’s Hill
A special ceremony took place in Warrington yesterday, (Sunday) to commemorate the 122nd anniversary of the Battle of Pieter’s Hill during the Boer War.