When wrestling packed the Parr Hall and Warrington Baths
DURING the 1960’s and 1970’s wrestling was a popular attraction in Warrington. with bouts taking place at Warrington Baths and the Parr Hall to full houses.
Browsing: Local History
Memories of Burtonwood airbase
AFTER many year working for the press, local photographer Eddie Whitham changed his career path, becoming the official photographer at the former US Army Burtonwood airbase.
Remembering Brian Bevan nearly six decades on from his last ever try for the Wire
AS we approach the anniversary of Brian Bevan’s last ever game for Warrington Rugby League Club, local photographer Eddie Whitham takes a trip down memory lane, including the an iconic picture of the late great Bev scoring his last try for the Wire!
The last Wilderspool Aussie “war cry”
LOCAL photographer Eddie Whitham’s huge archive of local news pictures includes the day the touring Kangaroos visited Wilderspool in 1967, one of the last times they were to perform their famous war cry, until it was re-introduced after half a century.
Snow and flooding – Warrington’s weather in 1967
EXTREME weather patterns are nothing new as these old photographs taken in 1967 by local photographer Eddie Whitham show.
Walking Day postponed – for first time in 80 years
WARRINGTON Walking Day has been postponed because of the ongoing coronavirus situation – for the first time since World War 2
Poster exhibitions celebrate LGBT history in town
A POSTER exhibition celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans history is to go on display at two Warrington libraries.
Wanted – memories of Warrington’s wire industries
PEOPLE with a story to tell about Warrington’s proud wire heritage are needed to be part of a new cultural and heritage project.
Remembering Viola Beach four years on from one of saddest days in Warrington’s history
FOUR years ago today marked one of the saddest days in Warrington’s history when the band members of Viola Beach and their manager tragically died following an accident while on tour in Sweden.
Town’s history can be seen – under your feet!
A GLIMPSE of Warrington’s historic past can now be seen beneath library users’ feet – thanks to a new large floor map installed by LiveWire and Culture Warrington.