Get set to step into Warrington’s Time Machine!
PAST, present and future are coming together with Covid-safe cultural and heritage events launching in Warrington town centre this Saturday 15 August, the 75th anniversary of VJ Day.
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Warrington Arts Council Chair retires after 50 years at helm
A Virtual leaving party was held for Margaret Tye as she stepped down as Chair of the Warrington Arts Council, a role that she has enjoyed for fifty years, since the Arts Council was first created.
Council helps GI Bride create Golden Burtonwood memories
A Burtonwood GI Bride was able to make a virtual trip down memory lane to celebrate her Golden Wedding thanks to Warrington Borough Council.
Closure threat for one of Warrington’s oldest companies
ONE of Warrington’s oldest manufacturing companies, which dates back almost 250 years, is under threat of closure after losing a key client and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Family tree researcher seeking relatives of “Jack” Jones and Lily Morton
A Family tree researcher is seeking to trace relatives of “Jack” Jones and Lily Morton…
Warrington woman pays tribute to trio of family war heroes
AN incredible story of a man who escaped the clutches of a Nazi firing squad has been brought back to life as a Warrington woman paid tribute to a trio of family war heroes.
Fond farewell to one of Warrington’s last remaining D-Day heroes
FAMILY, friends and members of Warrington’s Armed Forces Community Hub have bid a fond farewell to 96-year-old Harold Lynch, one of the town’s last remaining D-Day heroes, who sadly died shortly before the 75th VE Day celebrations.
Longford residents set to celebrate VE Day safely!
THE Roy Humphreys Centre based in Longford will be supporting local residents to celebrate VE Day, safely and following social distancing rules on Friday.
Warrington war stories wanted!
CULTURE Warrington and LiveWire are joining forces to uncover Warrington’s unsung heroes of World War Two as the nation prepares to celebrate the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
Looking back at the building of Fiddler’s Ferry Power Station nearly 50 years ago
WITH Fiddler’s Ferry Power Station now closed we take a look back to when it was first being built, going on to dominate the Warrington skyline for half a century.