Category: Cheshire

Not surprisingly, the production of salt at Winsford in Cheshire brought in the newsreel cameras during the 1940s. But the early 20th century also brought a record breaking swimming event to town. Winsford Baths 1930 Unfortunately, this is footage of the 1930s Olympic swimmer Bob Leiver in the waters of Winsford Baths, rather than images…

Take a step back in time with these archive films made in Widnes in Cheshire. By Election At Widnes 1915 This 15 second clip shows Francis Fisher, Unionist Candidate in the forthcoming by-election, surrounded by wa soldier, several men and women, and a collection of children. By-Election At Widnes (1919) – British Pathé (YouTube) Bozzadrome…

Take a step back in time with a selection of fascinating old images of Warrington in Cheshire. Warrington Hero 1918 It’s a great shame we don’t know the name of this soldier returning from the First World War (or Great War, as it was then known). He may be William Young V.C. He’s standing on…

In 1943, newsreels captured the charming historic streets of Sandbatch and Great Budworth in Cheshire. The footage of Sandbatch includes: half timbered Tudor houses the Tudor Manor house cobbled market place  2 Saxon crosses 400 year old church  The footage of Great Budworth includes: the Norman church stone stocks and lychgate cobbled lane inn, and…

Runcorn in Cheshire expanded significantly in the 1970s. The New Town project provided modern and planned places to live and work for the many people moving to Runcorn from Liverpool. But newsreel cameras caught aspects of the town’s history even as far back as 1932. Chemical Works Explosion (1932) One man died and two others…

Step back in time with old photos and vintage film of the market town of Macclesfield in the county of Cheshire, England. Macclesfield’s Railway Stations Tim Harvey’s slideshow of old photos of Macclesfield’s railway stations includes the former Hibel Road Station, the old goods yard, the old line to Bollington and Marple, Old Central Station…

Close to Macclesfield and the Macclesfield Forest, Langley is a semi-rural village in Cheshire, which in 1930 saw the launch of an afforstation scheme. Langley Afforestation Scheme 1930 In 1930, the Mayor and Mayoress of Macclesfield attended the inauguration ceremony of the Langley Afforestation Scheme. The newsreel cameramen were there to film the day’s events,…

Trentabank Reservoir near Macclesfield in Cheshire was officially opened by Prince Henry, the Duke of Gloucester, in 1929. Luckily the event was captured on newsfilm.

Step back in time with these old images of Crewe in Cheshire, as recorded by filmmakers in the 20th century. Royal Visit 1928 It’s just a 20 second clip of Princess Mary arriving for her visit to the Crewe Memorial Hospital, but we see glimpses of many staff, children and spectators. ROYAL: Princess Mary visits…

The pretty market town of Knutsford in Cheshire has, not surprisingly, caught the attention of filmmakers even back in the early 20th Century. May Day Queen 1928 Every year Knutsford’s May Day celebrations include crowning the May Queen. In 1928, the silent newsreel captured the large street procession and the May Queen ceremony. It’s surprising…