THE Great War of 1914-1918 became a reality to those back home when thousands of wounded soldiers returned from the conflict, writes Peter Fox. The…
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History: Saddleworth by Motor Car
by Peter Fox THE AGE of the motor car is very firmly with us and for better or for worse they are as important to…
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Tracing the tracks: The hidden railway history beneath Saddleworth’s popular path
THERE are many people walking, cycling or riding who will be unaware of the origins of the linear footpath that runs through Uppermill to Greenfield…
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Model railway exhibition back on track
A FASCINATING model railway exhibition is set to return this March to raise money for charity. Saddleworth Model Railway Society has organised the two-day event…
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New book brings Edwardian Saddleworth to life
BROTHERS Michael and Peter Fox have produced a limited-edition book of old Saddleworth photograph, some never previously published. Their latest offering focuses on a short…
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I’ll go to the foot of our stairs!
A ‘FORGOTTEN’ set of stone steps has received a Spring clean from a group of volunteers keen to help fellow walkers put their best feet…
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Those hazy, lazy, crazy days of Summershade! When Grasscroft was visitor destination
SADDLEWORTH has in the past provided many attractions to bring visitors to the area but sadly all have gone, writes Peter Fox. One of these…
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Saddleworth past meets Saddleworth present in new book
A NEW book comparing Saddleworth’s past with its present-day incarnation has been released in time for Christmas. This photographic volume has been compiled with attention…
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Hill top cross memorial to MP shooting tragedy
MANY people will have visited Chew Valley, Greenfield and seen on the horizon a solitary cross. Plenty also will have walked up to the skyline…
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Uppermill-born scientist and his work to be recognised with plaque at Museum
A CAMPAIGN to recognise the ground-breaking work of an Uppermill-born physicist is nearing a successful conclusion. A permanent reminder of the pioneering achievements of Albert…
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They took the plunge: Saddleworth’s history of open water swimming
THE Independent’s exclusive story in our January 2021 paper revealing the aims of outdoor swimming enthusiasts Katy Boulton and Erica Ryan to open Saddleworth’s first…
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Station to station – A brief (and slightly irreverent) history of Delph Station
By John Kirkbride IN the mid-1960s when my family and I first moved to Saddleworth (or in my mother’s case back to Saddleworth), I remember…
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Day the Donkey carried its last passengers
CHERRY Pink and Apple Blossom White went to number one in the charts and Chelsea topped the old Football League first division. But rail enthusiasts…
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Barber’s unique wallpaper embraces history
Alexander Nicholas barber shop in Uppermill is turning heads thanks to its unique wallpaper design.Business owner Debra Milovanovic embraced the heritage of the modest establishment…
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Memorial to Saddleworth’s fallen war heroes to be specially listed?
A POIGNANT Uppermill landmark is being considered for inclusion on a list of monuments and buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest. Historic England (HE)…
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History comes back to life as Saddleworth Museum reopens after £1million revamp
LOCAL HISTORY is being brought to life once more as the Saddleworth Museum reopened its doors last month after a year-long £1.25million makeover. The Museum…
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