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.
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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?
Unique partnership helps keep memories of RAF Burtonwood alive
A unique partnership between the RAF Burtonwood Association and Gulliver’s World has ensured memories, which could have ended up in landfill, have been kept alive.
Project to keep memory of village heroes alive to mark 100th anniversary of war memorial
A PROJECT to keep the memory alive of a village’s war heroes will help mark the 100th anniversary of Appleton Thorn’s war memorial later this year.
Historic hall at Thelwall to be given a facelift
PLANNING chiefs at Warrington have approved proposals to steam clean and descale the front elevation of historic Thelwall Old Hall, in Ferry Lane, Thelwall.
Coffee shop plan for historic Parr’s Bank building
A SECOND planning application has been submitted for the historic former Parr’s Bank building in Winwick Street, Warrington.
Lymm Heritage Centre completes successful Lottery project
ALMOST four years on from a successful lottery bid, Lymm Heritage Centre is going from strength to strength despite lockdown and now has a strong financial footing to carry on telling the story of the village.
New roof planned for Warrington’s historic drill hall
PLANS have been submitted to Warrington Borough Council for permission to re-roof the historic former Drill Hall, in the East Annex of the Town Hall.
Locals celebrate as Inspector dismisses appeal to demolish historic Blackburne Arms
FRIENDS of The Blackburne Arms are celebrating a historic win in their “David and Goliath” planning battle to prevent the demolition of their beloved pub.