Tag: History
Liverpool Remembrance Day Service: 12 Powerful Images of the Tribute
Liverpool city center was filled with silence this morning as a moving Remembrance Service took place to honor the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings in Normandy and the Battle of Arnhem. People gathered...
Memories of Liverpool’s Closed Woolworths Locations: A Look Back
This week, Liverpool celebrated the 115th anniversary of the opening of the first Woolworths store in the UK. Back in 1909, the iconic Woolworths store opened its doors on Church Street in Liverpool, marking...
Demolition of Fiddler’s Ferry Towers During Storm: A Historic Event
A year ago, Warrington was preparing for the demolition of the iconic Fiddler's Ferry cooling towers. Last December, four of the towers were brought down, with the remaining four scheduled for demolition in 2025....
Exploring 1980s Liverpool: Unseen Perspectives and Stories
Growing up in Liverpool in the 1980s was a unique experience, filled with desolation and creativity, according to BAFTA-winning director, writer, and animator Chris Shepherd. In his comic book 'Anfield Road', Chris captures the...
Vintage Shopping in Liverpool: 47 Nostalgic Photos from the 1980s
Vintage Shopping in Liverpool: A Nostalgic Look Back at the 1980sBack in the 1980s, shopping in Liverpool looked very different from what it is today. In a time before self-service tills and online shopping,...
Title: Historic Role of 63 US Nurses Treating German POWs in Warrington
During World War II, Warrington had a significant connection with the United States, particularly with the presence of Burtonwood. However, a lesser-known story involves the 63 African American nurses stationed at the 168th Station...
Transformation of Warrington Factory into Modern Housing Estate
In the mid-1970s, the Rubery Owen factory in Warrington faced a significant strike by its staff over a pay dispute. Approximately 500 workers participated in the strike, with one worker recalling the freezing cold...
Rare Beatles Memorabilia Goes Up for Auction with £2 Million Starting Bid
The Beatles' iconic recording console used to create their final studio album, 'Abbey Road', in 1969 is up for auction with a starting bid of £2 million. The EMI TG12345 console was custom-built in...
The History of Warrington’s Iconic Building: A Look Back 280 Years
Warrington Town Hall holds a significant place in the history of Warrington. Originally built in 1750 as a residence for businessman Thomas Patten, the building has seen many changes over the years. After more...
The Origins of Two Famous Warrington Pubs
Over the past several weeks, we have been delving into the histories of some of Warrington's most beloved pubs. Today, we shift our focus to the intriguing origins of their names.Some pub owners have...