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...
13 things to look out for when the museum reopens Celebrations will soon be taking place at Warrington Museum and Art Gallery which will finally be reopening on Saturday, 23 April, after an extensive restoration...
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...
A HISTORY OF WARRINGTON IN 10 1/2 OBJECTS: WIRE NEST https://soundcloud.com/user-878041201/a-history-of-warrington-in-105-objects-object-9-wire-nest?si=c99115a46de546078f091f920a9c0103 Hello and welcome to Episode 9 of a History of Warrington in 10.5 Objects. My name is Craig Sherwood and I’m the Collections Officer...
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 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...
Food for Thought Warrington Museum to Host Edible Events at Heritage Festival Culture Warrington is chomping at the bit to announce a food-and-drink-themed extravaganza hosted by Warrington Museum...
A HISTORY OF WARRINGTON IN 10 1/2 OBJECTS: WINWICK CANNONBALL https://soundcloud.com/user-878041201/a-history-of-warrington-in-105-objects-object-7-winwick-cannonball?si=e5c47727971845069802677c239a7b5a Hello and welcome to Episode 7 of a History of Warrington in 10.5 Objects. My name is Craig Sherwood and I’m the Collections Officer...