Heritage

Little has changed in Church Bank, Goostrey since 1900

Precious archive of old pictures and documents of ancient Cheshire village now online

Cllrs Peter Coan, April Johnson and James McCulloch behind the gate of a footpath leading from King Street to Church Hill

Cllrs Peter Coan, April Johnson and James McCulloch behind the gate of a footpath leading from King Street to Church Hill

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Campaign mounted to preserve ancient footpath as public right of way

Goostrey cyclists John West and wife Heather were among the many visitors to the nostalgic exhibition

Goostrey cyclists John West and wife Heather were among the many visitors to the nostalgic exhibition

Village hosts nostalgic exhibition to celebrate decades of cycling memories

This giant land artwork, 'The Heritage Tree', celebrates the achievement of Jodrell Bank director Teresa Anderson

This giant land artwork, 'The Heritage Tree', celebrates the achievement of Jodrell Bank director Teresa Anderson

Jodrell Bank director Teresa Anderson honoured as heritage hero in giant land artwork

A Penny Farthing, so-called because the wheels were likened to a pre-decimal penny and farthing, a quarter of a penny no longer minted

A Penny Farthing, so-called because the wheels were likened to a pre-decimal penny and farthing, a quarter of a penny no longer minted

Goostrey celebrates heritage with nostalgic exhibition amid new social media launch

Handforth Station signs are being restored

Handforth Station signs are being restored

Mission to restore part of railway station's history

Martha Beesley and Tish Owen celebrate the first birthday of Tatton Park's pre-loved bookshop

Martha Beesley and Tish Owen celebrate the first birthday of Tatton Park's pre-loved bookshop

Tatton Park pre-loved bookshop celebrates first birthday after raising £20k

Visitors enjoying a tour of Knutsford's historic coaching inns

Visitors enjoying a tour of Knutsford's historic coaching inns

Knutsford's historical hidden gems and landmarks discovered by hundreds of visitors

Knutsford mayor Cllr Colin Banks joins author Jenny Collis at the launch of her new book

Knutsford mayor Cllr Colin Banks joins author Jenny Collis at the launch of her new book

Ancient history of Knutsford explored in fascinating new book

The Tabley House collection is just one of many historic gems visitors can explore during Heritage Open Days event

The Tabley House collection is just one of many historic gems visitors can explore during Heritage Open Days event

Discover Knutsford's hidden historic gems in guided tours and ghost walks

Jenny Collis has written a new book about the history of Knutsford

Jenny Collis has written a new book about the history of Knutsford

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Discover fascinating history of Knutsford streets in a new illustrated book

Town mayor Cllr Colin Banks views a display in the exhibition

Town mayor Cllr Colin Banks views a display in the exhibition

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Learn about town council's 50-year history at heritage centre's new exhibition

Peover Hall is opening its gardens to support various charities

Peover Hall is opening its gardens to support various charities

Peover Hall opens gardens and Grade 1 listed Elizabethan family home to the public

Visitors can step back in time and explore the Old Hall at Tatton Park

Visitors can step back in time and explore the Old Hall at Tatton Park

Step back in time into Tatton Park's Old Hall, one of UK's 'most haunted' houses

Knutsford mayor Cllr Peter Coan, Fiona Brooks sales and marketing director McCarthy Stone and homeowners open the new memorial garden

Knutsford mayor Cllr Peter Coan, Fiona Brooks sales and marketing director McCarthy Stone and homeowners open the new memorial garden

New memorial garden and blue plaque honours former community war memorial hospital

An illustrated talk on Knutsford workhouse is being given next month

An illustrated talk on Knutsford workhouse is being given next month

Discover what life was like for paupers and abandoned children years ago in Knutsford

From left, Rosemary Thomason FoHS member, Mike Bishop president FoHS, Helen Thomason FoHS member and Cllr Susan Moore at the the new commemorative lectern

From left, Rosemary Thomason FoHS member, Mike Bishop president FoHS, Helen Thomason FoHS member and Cllr Susan Moore at the the new commemorative lectern

History of military railway line preserved on new heritage trail

Bexton Primary School pupils Boe and George with a bag of treats from Knutsford Olde Sweeet Shoppe

Bexton Primary School pupils Boe and George with a bag of treats from Knutsford Olde Sweeet Shoppe

Children visit traditional sweet shop on adventure trail round historic town

Lindow Moss Landscape Partnership membmers

Lindow Moss Landscape Partnership membmers

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Lottery Heritage Fund awards £250k to Britain's 'most important lowland wetland'

Goostrey villagers at the unveiling of a tapestry to commemorate the Coronation of King Charles

Goostrey villagers at the unveiling of a tapestry to commemorate the Coronation of King Charles

How villagers created 'stunning' tapestry to commemorate Coronation of King Charles

May Day Queen 2023 Amelie McGill Anglin is crowned as a record crowd fill the streets of Knutsford

May Day Queen 2023 Amelie McGill Anglin is crowned as a record crowd fill the streets of Knutsford

New 'relaxed' selection process introduced to choose Knutsford Royal May Queen

Val Bryant, volunteer manager of Knutsford Heritage Centre, stepping down after 17 years' service

Val Bryant, volunteer manager of Knutsford Heritage Centre, stepping down after 17 years' service

'I have loved every moment' - Heritage centre volunteer steps down after 17 years

A crimson canopy of handmade poppies marks Remembrance Sunday at St Luke's Church in Holmes Chapel

A crimson canopy of handmade poppies marks Remembrance Sunday at St Luke's Church in Holmes Chapel

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'Amazing job' - Dedicated yarn bomber hands over reign after two royal assignments

'Portrait of a Tyrolese Lady' by 18th century artist Rosalba Carriera and, inset, her note confirming its originality

'Portrait of a Tyrolese Lady' by 18th century artist Rosalba Carriera and, inset, her note confirming its originality

200-year-old painting identified as original after artist's hidden note found

A mosaic of King Canute has decorated Knutsford's main square for almost 30 years

A mosaic of King Canute has decorated Knutsford's main square for almost 30 years

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Mosaic of King Canute celebrating town's heritage protected for future

Headteacher Alison Hooper with pupils in 2014

Headteacher Alison Hooper with pupils in 2014

Nostalgic display, music, BBQ and family games celebrate school's 130th birthday

Drop-in sessions are being held at 60 King Street for people to have a say about two Knutsford conservation areas

Drop-in sessions are being held at 60 King Street for people to have a say about two Knutsford conservation areas

Business owners, residents and landlords can have a say on conservation areas

The statue of King Canute at the Knutsford Heritage Centre

The statue of King Canute at the Knutsford Heritage Centre

Cultural attractions

'Here for generations to come' - 'Amazing' King Canute statue unveiled in town

Barnton Hill and ICI in the 1920s (top left), Winnington Old Hall (bottom left) and an old picture of Witton Street

Barnton Hill and ICI in the 1920s (top left), Winnington Old Hall (bottom left) and an old picture of Witton Street

Salt, soda ash and subsidence: A look through the 500-year history of Cheshire town

The new crown designed for this year's May Day Queen Amelie McGill Anglin

The new crown designed for this year's May Day Queen Amelie McGill Anglin

Meet the gifted jeweller who created a new crown for this year's May Day Queen

Beth Ralston, centre, this year's Mobberley Rose Queen, with, from left, ladies in waiting Pippa Rowlinson and Rosalie Tarne

Beth Ralston, centre, this year's Mobberley Rose Queen, with, from left, ladies in waiting Pippa Rowlinson and Rosalie Tarne

Annual rose queen festival keeps much loved village tradition alive

Water-damaged ceiling at 18th century stately home is painstakingly restored

Jonathan Farber and Mark Radcliffe have joined a team to mount a bid to rescue dilapidated 60 King Street and return it to the community

Jonathan Farber and Mark Radcliffe have joined a team to mount a bid to rescue dilapidated 60 King Street and return it to the community

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‘It’s not too late’ - Residents mount rescue bid to save iconic 60 King Street

Barry Wienholdt, right, co-author of the original publication and creator of the new book enjoys tea and cakes with volunteers

Barry Wienholdt, right, co-author of the original publication and creator of the new book enjoys tea and cakes with volunteers

Village celebrations captured in more than 50 pictures in new revised book

Amelie McGill-Anglin, excited to be chosen as 2023 Knutsford Royal May Day queen

Amelie McGill-Anglin, excited to be chosen as 2023 Knutsford Royal May Day queen

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Meet Amelie, 2023 Knutsford Royal May Day queen and her royal retinue

Residents are invited to come up with a name for this new care home

Residents are invited to come up with a name for this new care home

Name this 'exciting' care home and you could win a cash prize of £250

Plans to hire a big screen in Knutsford for the community to watch the coronation of King Charles III have been scrapped

Plans to hire a big screen in Knutsford for the community to watch the coronation of King Charles III have been scrapped

Plans to televise coronation on big screen for community to watch are scrapped

De Vere Cranage Estate is investing £850,000 as part of a major refurbishment

De Vere Cranage Estate is investing £850,000 as part of a major refurbishment

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Luxury Cheshire hotel starts £850,000 state-of-the-art refurbishment

Three men have been sentenced for conspiring to steal historic York stone from Tatton Park, causing more than £30,000 worth of damage

Three men have been sentenced for conspiring to steal historic York stone from Tatton Park, causing more than £30,000 worth of damage

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Three men sentenced for stealing York stone from Tatton Park, costing £30k to repair

The community could come together to watch the coronation on a big screen as Knutsford Town Council unveils possible plans for the royal celebration

The community could come together to watch the coronation on a big screen as Knutsford Town Council unveils possible plans for the royal celebration

Details of how town could celebrate King Charles' coronation revealed

A tunnel passageway in the Church Quarry at Alderley Edge

A tunnel passageway in the Church Quarry at Alderley Edge

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Wizards, knights and horses bring mythical legend to life this Christmas

Knutsford Royal May Day will be held on May 13, next year, a week later than usual so it will not clash with the Coronation

Knutsford Royal May Day will be held on May 13, next year, a week later than usual so it will not clash with the Coronation

New date for Knutsford Royal May Day 2023 to avoid clashing with King's Coronation

The former Belle Epoque restaurant at 60 King Street in Knutsford

The former Belle Epoque restaurant at 60 King Street in Knutsford

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'It can't be left to rot': Council to reconsider selling iconic King Street building

The display will be available to view this weekend (Goostrey Parish Archive)

The display will be available to view this weekend (Goostrey Parish Archive)

Exhibition looking back on village's farming heritage opening to the public

Knutsford town mayor and mayoress Mike and Kate Houghton, with owner Julia Chard and staff Katie Chaplin and Emma Routs (and Chase from Paw Patrol) (Charlie Norbury Photography)

Knutsford town mayor and mayoress Mike and Kate Houghton, with owner Julia Chard and staff Katie Chaplin and Emma Routs (and Chase from Paw Patrol) (Charlie Norbury Photography)

'I'm still the sweetie lady' - Much-loved franchise sweet shop goes independent

Bidlea Dairy pays special tribute to the Queen

Bidlea Dairy pays special tribute to the Queen

Cheshire dairy pays special tribute to Queen Elizabeth II creating royal insignia

Artist Eamonn Murphy, fourth from left rear row, join the team to launch the village art trail at Handforth Station

Artist Eamonn Murphy, fourth from left rear row, join the team to launch the village art trail at Handforth Station

Nostalgic travel posters from the 1920s on display in new exhibition

Archaeologist Jamie Lund and caving club leader Ed Coghlan explore mines below Alderley Edge

Archaeologist Jamie Lund and caving club leader Ed Coghlan explore mines below Alderley Edge

A mysterious message and other rare finds found after discovery of abandoned mine in Cheshire