Stockport’s Viaduct
The history of the building of Stockport’s twin viaducts, by Kevin Dranfield.
Stockport Castle
An in depth history of Stockport’s Castle, first documented in 1173 perched on Castel Hill and later rebuilt in stone.
Frontline Stockport
The country had six lines of defence against the Germans possible invasion and one went through Stockport – by Kevin Dranfield.
Stockport Streets
Looking at the fascinating history behind Stockport’s streets and their sometimes strange origins, by Kevin Dranfield
Old Road to London
The main road to London was once the Underbanks and the Hillgates. All traffic had to cross Lancashire Bridge and make it’s way up the hill to Great Moor. This walk covers the Underbanks with its very old rich history.
Wellington Road
Covering the history of travel through Stockport from Roman times to the building of the towns first by-pass – by Kevin Dranfield
Treading The Boards
Treading the Boards is a self guided walk around the history of the early theatres and music halls of Stockport Town Centre.
Stockport’s Train Crash
This A4 black & white book looks in detail at the disastrous outcome of two trains colliding on Stockport viaduct and why five people died due to a thick smog.