New electronic security gates planned for historic hall
PLANS have been submitted for new entrance gates for historic Lymm Hall following reports of unauthorised people being found on the grounds.
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Welcoming winter openings at RAF Burtonwood Heritage Centre
AS 2021 comes to a close we reflect on the last year as one which has been difficult for everybody. Adjusting to life with COVID-19 has been a challenge for everyone, not least the Heritage Centre.
Rugby legend set to attend hugely successful Wire Works exhibition closing weekend event
WIRE rugby legend Mike Nicholas MBE will be one of the special guests attending the Wire Works exhibition celebrating the history of Warrington’s wire industry.
Christmas at Lymm Heritage Centre
LIKE many, Lymm Heritage Centre is looking forward to something that feels a lot more like Christmas this year.
Medieval Souling Play returns to Lymm
HEADS were turning in Lymm at the sight of an eccentric group that included, among others, St George, a Turk, a mad doctor, Beelzebub and a groom leading a three-legged horse.
Long lost photographs inspire new book
A new book featuring old photographs of “Historic Lymm in Colour” is being published to help raise funds for Lymm Heritage Centre.
Open afternoon at historic St Oswald’s Church, Winwick
THE marriage certificate of the Captain of the Titanic and one of the largest Anglo-Saxon cross arms in the country are just some of the items on display during an open afternoon at St Oswald’s Church, Winwick, tomorrow, Sunday (Oct 31).
25th Anniversary of the North West Casual Classic’s Car Club
Sunday 26th September saw us welcome the North West Casual Classic’s Car Club to the Heritage Centre. This event, sadly cancelled last year due to Covid 19, was to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the formation of their club.
Orangery to be added to historic Bewsey House
PLANS to add an orangery to the rear of a house which played a role in the mid-19th century development of Warrington have been approved by borough council planners.
Death of former Wire skipper and stand-off Willie Aspinall
FORMER Warrington Wolves skipper, stand-off and Hall of Fame member Willie Aspinall has sadly died at the age of 78.