A book revealing the secret stories of Warrington from the past provides a great look at some of our long lost history.
Secret Warrington has been penned by historian Janice Hayes and Culture Warrington's archives officer Philip Jeffs.
Packed with pictures and stories and tales from the past, it provides a fascinating glimpse into some of the town's little known history.
From Warrington Market to RAF Burtonwood and grisly murders to ghosts, there is a tale for everyone to enjoy.
Warrington is a twentieth-century new town with a history stretching back to prehistoric times. Behind the present-day streetscape of a thriving Cheshire economic centre lie the ghosts of its Lancashire past.
‘Secret Warrington’ reveals the often forgotten fascinating stories of the famous, infamous and ordinary characters who have shaped its past and trodden the national or even international stage.
Rediscover lost landmarks and the hidden history beneath the modern townscape. Explore Warrington's urban myths and delve into forgotten scandals swept under the carpet of time.
Aerial shot of Stockton Heath
A spokesman said: "A companion to the ‘A-Z of Warrington’ book this fascinating volume combines in-depth stories with quirky facts to capture your imagination and features many previously unpublished images and documents from the archives and collections of Warrington's historic museum.
"Local historian Janice Hayes and Warrington's Archives Officer Philip Jeffs provide the keys to help history detectives unlock the town's secret past and become guardians of its future heritage.
"Well-illustrated throughout, this engaging and informative book will appeal to residents and all those with links to the town."
Luke Fildes study of Dickens' chair
Janice Hayes has chronicled Warrington's story in a career of more than 40 years at Warrington Museum. In her retirement she acts as Honorary Heritage Curator there. As a native Warringtonian her particular interests lie in researching the town's history, adding to the museum's important photographic archive and helping communities to record their past.
Philip Jeffs is archives and heritage officer at Warrington Museum, and trained as an archivist at the University of Liverpool. He has worked at the museum for 16 years starting out as a junior assistant. Philip works with the people of Warrington to ensure that their history is preserved for future generations.
The book out now.
Secret Warrington
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