Family heartbreak after calling time on “King of Clubs” Showbar legacy
THE family who ran Warrington’s popular Showbar nightclub have spoken of their heartbreak at calling time at the venue which was a legacy to “King of Clubs” Paul Keepe.
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New lecture on the story of the Berlin Airlift and links with RAF Burtonwood airbase
THE story of the Berlin Blockade and Airlift, 1948 – 1949 and its links with RAF Burtonwood airbase, will be told at an online lecture next Monday, April 19.
New life for historic fashion chain founded in Warrington as Peacocks brought out of administration
ORIGINALLY founded in Warrington by Albert Frank Peacock in 1884 as a true Victorian Penny Bazaar, collapsed fashion chain Peacocks has been bought out of administration, a move that includes transferring 2,000 jobs and 200 shops.
Planners give go-ahead for changes to historic Lymm Hall
PLANNING chiefs have given the go-ahead for a number of alterations to The Shippon at historic Lymm Hall.
Memories wanted for exhibition on the development of Padgate during New Town era
LOCAL residents with memories of the Padgate area of Warrington during the development of the new town in the 1970s and 80s are being invited to share their memories for a special exhibition this summer.
Volunteers help unique Burtonwood heritage partnership take off!
THE unique partnership between the RAF Burtonwood Association and Gulliver’s World, would never have happened if it hadn’t been for dedicated volunteers who worked tirelessly to keep memories of the base alive.
Bold plan to restore derelict WW2 building to its historic roots
BOLD plans to restore a dilapidated building to its historic World War 2 roots have been submitted to Warrington Borough Council.
Take a trip down memory lane and visit RAF Burtonwood in the 1950s
MEMORIES of RAF Burtonwood in the 1950s will be brought back to life online by Burtonwood Association President Aldon Ferguson next Monday, March 15.
Re-launch for project celebrating Warrington’s wire heritage
A SPECIAL project celebrating Warrington’s proud wire heritage, which was put on hold because of the Covid-19 outbreak last year is getting back under way – and local people are being invited to get involved.
Why did the US Army occupy the Burtonwood Base?
WHY was the US Army at Burtonwood between 1967 and 1993?