Old Billy – true story of the world’s oldest horse
A PICTURE book and true story celebrating the life of the world’s oldest horse is to be launched in October as part of Warrington Children’s Lit Fest.
Browsing: Local History
Visitors take trip down memory lane as classic car show returns to Burtonwood Heritage Museum
HUNDREDS of car enthusiasts descended on the annual North West Casual Classic’s Car Club event held at the Burtonwood Heritage Centre site at Gulliver’s World at the weekend.
Fantastic turnout at St Oswald’s Church for Winwick Heritage Day
THE early autumn sunshine welcomed hundreds of visitors to the first day of a heritage weekend at St Oswald’s Church in Winwick, today Saturday, September 9 with a repeat showing on Sunday.
Families can explore their ancestry and heritage thanks to a free genealogy service
A NEW family history service has been launched to help Warrington people delve into the past and unlock the mysteries of their ancestry.
Heritage Open Days open doors to Warrington’s fascinating past
THE annual Heritage Open Days celebration of Warrington’s rich history gets under way from tomorrow, Friday (Sept 8)– with a range of organisations getting ready to deliver the largest programme yet in the borough.
Heritage Centre seeks new trustee to help move forward ambitious plans
LYMM Heritage Centre is seeking a new trustee to join the team to help with ambitious plans for the future.
Digging up the past – a celebration of archaeology
A FREE, fun-filled and family-friendly programme of activities is coming to Warrington as part of one of the biggest annual celebrations of archaeology.
History Society pay tribute to Lymm historian Joe Griffiths
LYMM History Society has paid tribute to local historian Joe Griffiths who has sadly died.
Repair work needed to the world’s earliest railway viaduct
PLANNING chiefs at Warrington have been asked to consider proposals for repair work on the world’s earliest railway viaduct – the Grade 1 Listed Sankey Viaduct.
Almost a forgotten man – Oliver Cromwell
HE stands alone in the heart of Warrington as the town prepares to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III. Almost a forgotten man – Oliver Cromwell.