Memories of D-Day D-Day, also called the Normandy Invasion, was an important military action that marked the beginning of the end of the Second World War. In order...
Tales From Fiddlers Ferry: Ferry Cross the Mersey To tie in with our current exhibition 'Fiddler's Ferry: Cloud Factory' in which artists Shaun Smyth and Lee Harrison have documented the decomissioning of Fiddler's...
TALES FROM FIDDLER’S FERRY: THE BLACKSMITH AND THE GRIFFIN Fiddler's Ferry Power Station takes its name from a local Inn which stands in Cuerdley on the site of an ancient ferry which once took...
DAYS OF THE NEW TOWN Are you a current or former resident of one of the Warrington New Town areas? If so there is a social history project that you...
The Ballad of Happy Ned "My name was Elizabeth Taylor, But bless you I've long been a man; I served in the fleet as a sailor When the war o'Secession...
Warrington Archives Podcast 5: Birchwood Tennis Centre Philip Jeffs presents the latest episode in a new series of podcasts, looking at interesting finds from Warrington's Archives. Culture Warrington · Warrington Archives Podcast...
Peter Stubs Limited Dates: around 1773 to 2020 (not involved in wire until circa 1802) Location: Scotland Road Works (1802-1973) and then Wilderspool Causeway (1973-2020) Specialities: Tools, pinion...
Whitecross Company Dates: 1864 to 1973 when it amalgamated with Rylands to become Rylands-Whitecross Location: Milner Street and Froghall Lane, Warrington Specialities: wire rope, iron and steel...
Warrington Ale! This September we're emptying the larder, preheating the oven, and setting the table for the theme of Edible England for Heritage Open Days. Yesterday we...
Warrington Cakes You've probably heard of Eccles Cakes, you might have heard of Bakewell Tarts, you may even have heard of Chelsea Buns but have you ever...
