Winwick – From the Saxons to Civil War
As I travel around Cheshire I come across many places like Winwick with great stories to tell about their rich historical past.
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St. Elphin’s Church – The final resting place of the 13th Baron of Warrington Sir John Boteler (Knight)
Anyone visiting Warrington today cannot fail to see the towering spire of St. Elphin’s church that is visible for many miles around and dominating the landscape.
Chance to hear memories of Burtonwood airbase Flight Test Crew
BURTONWOOD Association President Aldon Ferguson is bringing the memories of the Flight Test Crew back to life with a special online talk later this month.
Museum of Policing receives £8,300 donation
THE Warrington-based Museum of Policing, which preserves and researches the heritage of policing in Cheshire, is set to receive a £8,300 donation as part of an initiative to support worthwhile county-based charities and organisations.
Warrington’s “Secret Lowry” – as remembered by his nephew
IT is now more than six years since the death of Warrington’s “Secret Lowry” Eric Tucker, but a new book by his nephew, Joe, brings the story back to life in an uplifting way – full of humour but also pathos.
Historic Thelwall spans the centuries – but you need planning permission to walk the dog!
HISTORIC Thelwall dates back to prehistoric times and has a remarkable variety of architectural styles spanning several centuries. But you could need planning permission to walk the dog.
Public flock to see treasure trove of artefacts at Police Museum
THE sun shone on the Police Museum in Warrington on Saturday as people of all ages flocked to the open day in the historic building.
Warrington Remembers 84th anniversary of Battle of Britain Day
A special service takes place today marking the 84th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, a pivotal moment in World War II when the Royal Air Force defended the United Kingdom against relentless Luftwaffe airstrikes.
Group that has been making friends for more than 200 years
A GROUP that has been making friends for more than 200 years is to hold two special events in Warrington.
War drum beat recalls the Battle of Winwick
The sound of a war drum beat rolled across the Winwick fields and into St Oswald’s Parish church at the weekend as it did over three hundred and fifty years ago when the Battle of Winwick took place between a Scottish army and the English Parliamentarian forces led by Oliver Cromwell on land three miles north of Warrington.