Spotlight on RAF Burtonwood’s Satellite Bases kick start Spring lecutures
RAF Burtonwood historian Aldon Ferguson is set to start a series of Spring Lectures next Monday, April 10, the first focusing on the Satellite bases.
Browsing: Local History
Roof of historic Warrington pub is “beyond repair”
AN examination of the roof of a historic Warrington pub has revealed that it is beyond repair.
Radio General celebrating 70 years of Rugby Commentaries (1953 – 2023)
RADIO General, based at Warrington Hospital, is celebrating 70 years of Rugby Commentaries (1953 – 2023) for inpatients.
New book throws light on Warrington’s historic past
A NEW book by Janice Hayes always throws a new light on Warrington’s past and her latest is no exception.
Remembering the Battle of Pieter’s Hill and Lt Col W McCarthy O’Leary
A special service took place today, marking the 123rd anniversary of the Battle of Pieter’s Hill during the Boer War and commemorating the memory of one of Warrington’s most popular commanding officers, Lt Col W McCarthy O’Leary.
The historic Raven Inn reclaims hundreds of years of history
THE painstaking work to restore and recreate the historic Raven Inn at Glazebury, saved from demolition by local campaigners, can now be revealed.
“Mersey Flat” provides glimpse into town’s historic past on the River Mersey
RECENT works on the River Mersey, resulting in lower water levels, revealed a glimpse into Warrington’s historic past when the remains of a “Mersey Flat” came into view.
Sword to be dedicated on 50th anniversary of major’s death
A SWORD which belonged to an Army officer killed in Oman 50 years ago is to be dedicated at Peninsula Barracks, Warrington on Monday (February 6).
Historic Old Town Hall building that’s not so historic – a blunder by experts?
A WARRINGTON town centre restaurant’s decision to carry out a refurbishment has revealed what appears to be a blunder by history experts more than 40 years ago.
Death of Brazil legend Pele sparks memories of World Cup stay in Lymm
THE death of Brazil footballing legend Pele aged 82 after battling with cancer, has sparked memories of his stay in Lymm during the 1966 World Cup.