History

Artist Heather Wilson

Cheshire West and Chester Council

New archive project launches across Cheshire to capture women’s lives

An ARP warden’s lamp used during the Second World War, featuring coloured lenses that allowed wardens to signal safely during blackout patrols and air raids.

An ARP warden’s lamp used during the Second World War, featuring coloured lenses that allowed wardens to signal safely during blackout patrols and air raids.

Northwich life during the war years to be explored in next episode of radio series

This fantastic snap shows the Mid Cheshire Boys in 1961

This fantastic snap shows the Mid Cheshire Boys in 1961

Do you recognise any of the players in this brilliant 1961 Cheshire team photo?

Karen Simpson 'froze' when she wandered into QC Auctions at Blakemere Village in Cuddington and was confronted by a large red Nazi banner

Karen Simpson 'froze' when she wandered into QC Auctions at Blakemere Village in Cuddington and was confronted by a large red Nazi banner

Jewish gran ‘froze’ and ‘felt violently sick’ encountering auction’s Nazi display

Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership's history-focused tours of Northwich railway station take place on Thursday, August 27 and Saturday, September 5

Mid Cheshire Community Rail Partnership's history-focused tours of Northwich railway station take place on Thursday, August 27 and Saturday, September 5

History of town's railway station unpacked in free guided tours this summer

The Angel Hotel used to be in the Bull Ring until it was demolished in the 1920s. This drawing shows it in a year when floods were afflicting the town centre

The Angel Hotel used to be in the Bull Ring until it was demolished in the 1920s. This drawing shows it in a year when floods were afflicting the town centre

Radio series on Northwich history explores Industrial Revolution and Victorian era

This Hitler Youth knife carries an estimate of £150 to £225

This Hitler Youth knife carries an estimate of £150 to £225

Nazi memorabilia including Hitler Youth knife and swastika banners up for auction

Northwich is believed to have hosted a fort protecting a strategic crossing of the River Weaver

Northwich is believed to have hosted a fort protecting a strategic crossing of the River Weaver

Archaeologists' exciting excavations to dig deep into history of Roman Northwich

Northwich Station

Northwich Station

Historic rail tour from Cheshire heads to Shakespeare’s Stratford-upon-Avon

A historic steamship is set to return to Northwich following a funding boost

A historic steamship is set to return to Northwich following a funding boost

Plans to relocate historic steamship's home to town receive £153k funding boost

A new episode of Radio Northwich's history show will air on Friday, July 3

A new episode of Radio Northwich's history show will air on Friday, July 3

Northwich Now and Then shines spotlight on Victorian Era in fourth radio show

The third instalment of the series focused on the early modern era

The third instalment of the series focused on the early modern era

Northwich Now and Then explores early modern era in the town in third episode

An instrument of punishment used in prisons during the 16th and 17th centuries

An instrument of punishment used in prisons during the 16th and 17th centuries

Radio show revisits Tudor and Civil War Northwich in June episode

Rich and poor attire during the Medieval era

Rich and poor attire during the Medieval era

Northwich Now and Then

How salt, the Saxons, and surviving the Black Death shaped Northwich

Medieval carved sandstone head found in Castle, Northwich and gifted to Weaver Hall Museum by local Historian Brian Curzon.

Medieval carved sandstone head found in Castle, Northwich and gifted to Weaver Hall Museum by local Historian Brian Curzon.

Radio Northwich to explore town's medieval past in new history series episode

Artist Jim Stanley's sketch of what Northwich's Roman fort on Castle Hill may have looked like

Artist Jim Stanley's sketch of what Northwich's Roman fort on Castle Hill may have looked like

Northwich Now and Then

Radio series digs deep to uncover town's fascinating Roman past and present

Tony with his new book, Queen Elizabeth I’s Maid of Honour and Shakespeare’s Dark Lady

Tony with his new book, Queen Elizabeth I’s Maid of Honour and Shakespeare’s Dark Lady

Historian's new book looks at life of 'Shakespeare's Dark Lady' candidate

A replica of a Roman helmet will be on display at Weaver Hall Museum

A replica of a Roman helmet will be on display at Weaver Hall Museum

Learn about Roman-era Northwich with new radio show and museum display

The Roman copper coin, dating from between 50 and 70AD, depicts the emperor Nero Augustus, whose reign coincides with the founding of Northwich as a vital crossing point over the River Weaver

The Roman copper coin, dating from between 50 and 70AD, depicts the emperor Nero Augustus, whose reign coincides with the founding of Northwich as a vital crossing point over the River Weaver

Ancient artifact found in town depicts Rome's most hated and tyrannical emperor

Radio Northwich DJ and broadcast journalist, Mike Cooksley (left) with Sir John Deane's drama students and voice actors, Annelise Ordman and Will Wild

Radio Northwich DJ and broadcast journalist, Mike Cooksley (left) with Sir John Deane's drama students and voice actors, Annelise Ordman and Will Wild

Radio show’s ‘deep dive’ into past brings 2k years of town’s history to life

The Spitfire will fly over Cheshire and Wales

The Spitfire will fly over Cheshire and Wales

This is when people can see a Spitfire pass through the skies above Cheshire

The history of Great Budworth's iconic parish church is explored in depth in a new book by Alan Bailey and Robert Steele

The history of Great Budworth's iconic parish church is explored in depth in a new book by Alan Bailey and Robert Steele

New book investigates idyllic village from before Ice Age through to present day

The Northwich Spartans (right) lined up against the London Ravens in the first game between two British American Football teams

The Northwich Spartans (right) lined up against the London Ravens in the first game between two British American Football teams

American Football

Mission to commemorate first all-British American Football game held in Northwich

Oulton Hall was razed to the ground on February 14, 1926, which took the lives of six people, including a volunteer firefighter

Oulton Hall was razed to the ground on February 14, 1926, which took the lives of six people, including a volunteer firefighter

New memorial to six victims of devastating stately home blaze unveiled 100 years on

2025 in pictures (Part 2): Looking back on July to December

2025 in pictures (Part 2): Looking back on July to December

2025 in pictures (Part 2): Looking back on July to December

Images from stories covered in 2025

Images from stories covered in 2025

2025 in pictures (Part 1): A look back on the stories we've covered this year

Jo Risley's 1:10 scale replica of HMS Campbeltown being craned into position at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire

Jo Risley's 1:10 scale replica of HMS Campbeltown being craned into position at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire

Sculptor installs national memorial to 'most remarkable' British naval history event

Keen local historian, John Malam, was alerted to the significance of Sergeant Herbert Gollins' DCM when he noted a refence to his hometown of Winsford in the sale catalogue

Keen local historian, John Malam, was alerted to the significance of Sergeant Herbert Gollins' DCM when he noted a refence to his hometown of Winsford in the sale catalogue

Town’s ‘forgotten’ war hero rediscovered after resident's £1,800 medal auction buy

Celebrating 50 years of women's rowing in Northwich

Celebrating 50 years of women's rowing in Northwich

Celebrating 50 years of women at Northwich Rowing Club

Paul and Rose Hurley, left, welcomed Shelley and Greg Stokowski to Winsford; inset is Shelley's grandmother Sarah Ann Gammon

Paul and Rose Hurley, left, welcomed Shelley and Greg Stokowski to Winsford; inset is Shelley's grandmother Sarah Ann Gammon

Family visits childhood home of woman at centre of 100-year-old murder mystery

Winsford Salt fair is returning with events running from Wednesday, September 17, to Saturday, September 21

Winsford Salt fair is returning with events running from Wednesday, September 17, to Saturday, September 21

Proud tradition: ‘Vibrant’ family fun event celebrates town’s industrial heritage

(L to R): Medium Jackie Dennison, historian Eli Lycett, and host of Inspectre: Paranormal, Tom Barrow

(L to R): Medium Jackie Dennison, historian Eli Lycett, and host of Inspectre: Paranormal, Tom Barrow

Spooky podcast with all local cast nominated for top national media award

A Norman silver penny from the reign of William the Conqueror is being sold by a Northwich coin dealer for £795

A Norman silver penny from the reign of William the Conqueror is being sold by a Northwich coin dealer for £795

Norman silver penny from reign of William the Conqueror on sale in town for £800

The hand-crafted Lion Salt Works salt pig is going for a song on Ebay

The hand-crafted Lion Salt Works salt pig is going for a song on Ebay

Rare hand-crafted salt pig inscribed with brine works' logo going for song on eBay

Group photo of Northwich railway station staff taken on the platform around 1920

Group photo of Northwich railway station staff taken on the platform around 1920

Cultural attractions

Historian joins rail campaigners for 'fascinating' railway heritage exhibition

Winsford marks the 80th anniversary of VJ day at the town's cenotaphs

Winsford marks the 80th anniversary of VJ day at the town's cenotaphs

Town marks 80th anniversary of VJ Day with poignant commemoration service

Winsford War Memorial

Winsford War Memorial

Two town councils to mark 80th anniversary of VJ Day

'Mining for Memories' explores the rich history of salt mining

'Mining for Memories' explores the rich history of salt mining

'Mining for Memories' film explores a world beneath our feet

Northwich-built HMS Droxford during her many years as a RNVR training tender

Northwich-built HMS Droxford during her many years as a RNVR training tender

Anti-submarine ship built on River Weaver taught seamen's trade to generations

The upcoming exhibition will shine a light on railway life in Northwich since the station first opened in 1863.

The upcoming exhibition will shine a light on railway life in Northwich since the station first opened in 1863.

Historians appeal for help to shine a light on town's 162-year railway heritage

Weaverham Primary Academy took part in the VE Day celebrations

Weaverham Primary Academy took part in the VE Day celebrations

Primary school holds military-style parade to mark VE Day 80th anniversary

Residents invited to share a moment of celebration for VE Day 80 at Northwich's Verdin Park beacon, which will be lit at 9.30pm on Thursday, May 8

Residents invited to share a moment of celebration for VE Day 80 at Northwich's Verdin Park beacon, which will be lit at 9.30pm on Thursday, May 8

VE Day 80th anniversary

Town's VE Day 80 beacon ceremony to be 'moment of shared celebration'

David Palmer and Simon Brooks, volunteers from the Canal and River Trust, at Daneside Court Care Home

David Palmer and Simon Brooks, volunteers from the Canal and River Trust, at Daneside Court Care Home

Canal and River Trust

Care home residents learn about town's waterways after canal trust visit

Middlewich Town Hall

Middlewich Town Hall

Plans revealed for town's VE Day 80 anniversary celebrations

A stock photo of historic coins. Warrington Coroner's Court said it did not have a photo of the coins found

A stock photo of historic coins. Warrington Coroner's Court said it did not have a photo of the coins found

Metal detectorists unearth Medieval coin hoard from 13th century in stunning find

Joanne Risley, from Northwich, has been commissioned to make a new memorial at the National Arboretum in Staffordshire

Joanne Risley, from Northwich, has been commissioned to make a new memorial at the National Arboretum in Staffordshire

Sculptor commissioned for national memorial to 'greatest raid of all World War Two'

Sid Williams made the fascinating discovery while replacing the carpet in a bedroom of his 1930s semi-detached house in Barnton

Sid Williams made the fascinating discovery while replacing the carpet in a bedroom of his 1930s semi-detached house in Barnton

Couple find 1946 Guardian newspaper under floor showing 'wildly different' world

Winsford's 180-year-old working mine is the largest and oldest working mine in the UK

Winsford's 180-year-old working mine is the largest and oldest working mine in the UK

'Pass the Salt': Appeal for memories and mementos of salt industry

2024 in pictures (part two): More stories covered around Mid Cheshire this year

2024 in pictures (part two): More stories covered around Mid Cheshire this year

2024 in pictures (part two): More stories covered around Mid Cheshire this year

A look back on 2024

A look back on 2024

2024 in pictures (Part 1): A look back on stories we covered this year

A new mural in Moulton pays respect to fallen soldiers

A new mural in Moulton pays respect to fallen soldiers

Clubs and societies

Royal British Legion club unveils new mural honouring fallen soldiers

Remembrance parade in Northwich 2023

Remembrance parade in Northwich 2023

Details of parade route and road closures ahead of Remembrance Sunday

Winsford's Remembrance service has a new location for 2024. Photo shows the war memorial rededication ceremony in June

Winsford's Remembrance service has a new location for 2024. Photo shows the war memorial rededication ceremony in June

Town’s Remembrance service moves to new location for 2024

The Snape Farm Hostel in Weston (pictured in 2011) was used to house POWs

The Snape Farm Hostel in Weston (pictured in 2011) was used to house POWs

New exhibition tells the story of prisoners of war held in Cheshire camps