Murders Most Foul in Stockport
A wife, a mother and a child all murdered in horrific circumstances, two by family and one by strangers.
The Dungeon, the Devil & the Dark Side of Stockport
This book about death, danger and disease, highlights the darker side of Stockport with 107 illustrated pages of fascinating stories and facts. It also contains two maps to help locate the areas involved.
Water under the bridge
The history of the Lancashire Bridge from Medieval beginnings to the present day – by Daphne Breen.
Wellington Road
Covering the history of travel through Stockport from Roman times to the building of the towns first by-pass – by Kevin Dranfield
A personal journey down Tin Brook
A look at the heritage following the Tin Brook and surrounding areas by Grace Collier.
A Castle in the Air – The history of Wycliffe Congregational Church
This booklet traces the history of this grade II listed church, from a disagreement at the Tabernacle, through extensions in 1876 and 1902, to bomb damage during WWII – with a few of the notable characters who have shaped the building’s past.
Stockport History Tour
This pocket-sized guide provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of the town of Stockport. Some of its medieval past has been hidden by the rapid expansion during the early part of the Industrial Revolution but much still remains if you know where to look.