Heritage Open Days offer packed programme of events
HERITAGE Open Days return next month and there is a packed programme of events and experiences in Warrington as part of the celebrations.
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The Duke’s Cut – A history of the Bridgewater Canal
The Bridgewater canal has often been described as Britain’s first canal. Built under instruction by its owner and creator the 3rd Duke of Bridgewater Francis Egerton it was opened on the 17th July 1761.
Heritage Open Days returns to Warrington this September
Heritage Open Days, the country’s largest festival of history and culture returns this September with thousands of free events and experiences, including many in Warrington.
Special plaque commemorates history of Warrington Borough Police Force
VIDEO: A special ceremony took place commemorating the history of Warrington Borough Police force which existed from 1847-1969.
Step inside Warrington’s Heritage this August
This August, history lovers and curious minds are invited to explore two of Warrington’s most iconic buildings as the Friends of the Town Hall join forces with the Museum of Policing in Cheshire for a series of special open days.
Civil War returns to Warrington
WARRINGTON’S historic links with the English Civil War came back to life at the weekend thanks to the Sealed Knot Civil re-enactment group.
A wander to Wonderland on the trail of Lewis Carroll
It was in the year of 1827 when Charles Dodgson of Daresbury, Warrington was to marry Frances Jane Lutwidge. Frances went on to give birth to seven girls and four boys during their marriage.
In search of Edward the Elder
It was in the year 923 AD, deep in the mists of time when a fortified village was founded close to the borders of Lymm. So important was this settlement that it even got a mention in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles. The Chronicles stated ‘AD 923 King Edward went with an army late in the harvest and ordered that the village be inhabited and fortified’.
Veteran Peggy, 104, reveals wartime images for first time
WORLD War Two veteran Peggy Bentley, aged 104 from Lymm, has revealed her wartime photographs and memories for the first time as the nation celebrated the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
Film made to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day gives fascinating insight into wartime Lymm
A special film made locally to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day gives a fascinating insight into wartime Lymm.