Sword to be dedicated on 50th anniversary of major’s death
A SWORD which belonged to an Army officer killed in Oman 50 years ago is to be dedicated at Peninsula Barracks, Warrington on Monday (February 6).
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Historic Old Town Hall building that’s not so historic – a blunder by experts?
A WARRINGTON town centre restaurant’s decision to carry out a refurbishment has revealed what appears to be a blunder by history experts more than 40 years ago.
Death of Brazil legend Pele sparks memories of World Cup stay in Lymm
THE death of Brazil footballing legend Pele aged 82 after battling with cancer, has sparked memories of his stay in Lymm during the 1966 World Cup.
Funeral details of well-known town centre character Peter McLean
THE funeral of well-known Warrington town centre character Peter McLean, will take place this Friday.
Author seeks photographs of legendary fashion designer Ossie Clark
AN author is seeking photographs of legendary fashion designer Ossie Clark to help illustrate a new book being published in the new year.
Latest Heritage Centre book recounts the day Lymm was up for sale!
A new book is being published in time for Christmas recounting the day over 150 properties in Lymm were up for sale more than 100 years ago!
Tributes to former Mayor Harry Whitehead
TRIBUTES have been made to former Mayor of Warrington Harry Whitehead who has died aged 99.
Unique “shared” church to close next month
A UNIQUE Warrington church – “shared” by the Church of England and Roman Catholic churches – is to close next month after existing for 34 years.
Historic townhouse set to become house-in-multiple occupation
A GRADE 2 Listed Building, dating from around 1780 could be converted into a 10-bed house-in-multiple-occupation if Warrington planning chiefs give the go-ahead.
Return of Warrington Local History Show
TWICE delayed due to Covid lockdowns, the annual Warrington Local History Show eventually returned yesterday, Sunday.