A comprehensive history of the hotel, from 1875 to the present day ... and some "personal memories" by Dylan Harris, local historian
Brief History of the "lost" St. John's School, the architect and his surprising invention.
A Zoom presentation by member, Ron Hunt, to the group in Feb 2021
Discover the reason why William Hesketh Lever, later Lord Leverhulme lived in Upper Dicconson Street, from 1877 to 1884
A very interesting and in-depth article by local historian Graham Taylor.
The development of the buildings in the Swinley area in the 1870's.
Looking to find which year the Directory was printed? Find the Ince Streets and families.
Some history and memories of lost buildings in Pemberton & Highfield
Article by Graham Taylor reserching Beech Hill and the Gill family
A national builder has named a new development in Standish “Brideoake Court” after a local historic figure. But who was he? Find out here.
Photo of a Cricket Match played on the Mesnes in 1862, the ground later became Mesnes Park. Summary of the players with the social aspects!
Presentation by Jim Meehan to our Society on the 13th October 2020