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.
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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.
Dutchman who cares for war graves bids to trace family of Rifleman Walter Senior
A DUTCHMAN who helps care for war graves in a village in the Netherlands is bidding to trace the family of Warrington soldier Rifleman Walter Senior, who was killed in action during the Second World War.
“Historic Lymm in Colour” book proving hugely popular
THE latest book from Lymm Heritage Centre, “Historic Lymm In Colour” certainly seems to have caught the local imagination.
Planners refuse permission for demolition of historic church hall
PLANNERS at Warrington have refused permission for the demolition of a Locally Listed church hall because of the harmful impact it would have on a conservation area.
Commemoration to those who served at Burtonwood airbase
TWO bespoke commemorative benches have been installed at Airlift Hill, Great Sankey to commemorate all those who served at Burtonwood airbase.
New electronic security gates planned for historic hall
PLANS have been submitted for new entrance gates for historic Lymm Hall following reports of unauthorised people being found on the grounds.
Welcoming winter openings at RAF Burtonwood Heritage Centre
AS 2021 comes to a close we reflect on the last year as one which has been difficult for everybody. Adjusting to life with COVID-19 has been a challenge for everyone, not least the Heritage Centre.
Rugby legend set to attend hugely successful Wire Works exhibition closing weekend event
WIRE rugby legend Mike Nicholas MBE will be one of the special guests attending the Wire Works exhibition celebrating the history of Warrington’s wire industry.