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.
Browsing: Local History
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.
Historic Lymm in Colour coming to the big screen!
A chance to see “Historic Lymm in Colour” is coming to the big screen – over twenty years since local history enthusiast Alan Williams produced the first Lymm Film.
In Pictures: Looking back at the Queen’s first visit to Warrington
AS Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II today celebrates 70 years on the throne, the longest reign of any living monarch, Warrington Worldwide looks back on her first visit to Warrington in 1968, one of just four visits to the town.
Family of Warrington soldier buried in Dutch War Grave found!
THE family of a Warrington soldier killed attempting to liberate a Dutch village, has now been traced thanks to the granddaughter of a former comrade.
A hive of activity at RAF Burtonwood Heritage Centre
THROUGHOUT December and into January, the RAF Burtonwood Heritage Centre has been, and still is, a hive of activity, with the team hard at work constructing a new display building.
Memory of Warrington soldier set to live on in Dutch war grave after comrade’s granddaughter puts face to name
A face has been put to the war grave of a Warrington soldier killed attempting to liberate a Dutch village, while the hunt continues for members of his family, thanks to the granddaughter of a former comrade.