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A day etched deep into the history of industrial strife in Stockport, when a vast horde of strikers marched into town hell bent on closing down its manufacturing industry.
Stockport Past & Present
Stockport Past & Present documents the changes to our town using photographs from different periods, with brief descriptions .
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.
The Legacy of Richard de Vernon
Richard de Vernon was the younger son of an aristocrat, he built Stockport’s first church in the Market Place sometime between 1306 -1329. This is the history of that church, part of which still stands today.
It wasn’t my fault Sarge!
A sequel to Jim’s early life. He continues his adventures into National Service.
Battersby Hats of Stockport
William J. Battersby started from small beginnings a hat factory that grew to be one of the biggest in Stockport by Rupert Battersby.
Stockport Old Town Walk
Jim Clare’s self guided walk book around the town centre of Stockport is full of interesting facts about it’s history and heritage.