DETERMINED fundraisers are putting their best foot forward to walk 80 kilometres in two days across Saddleworth, Oldham and Manchester to mark 80 years since…
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Tag: World War Two
Springhead salon sold
A hairdressing salon established in Springhead before World War Two has been sold subject to contract. The well-known premises of Doris & Joan on Oldham…
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Moorland Second World War defences given Heritage status
THEY have stood empty and little known for nearly 80 years but now relics from World War Two, hidden on Saddleworth hillsides, have been added…
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The Yanks could still be back in Saddleworth
YANKS – Saddleworth’s annual step back in time to World War II – could still take place this year. The two-day military show and vehicle…
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All Dolled up for Yanks’ 40th anniversary celebrations
CATHERINE Hearne wasn’t even born when Hollywood descended on Dobcross to shoot scenes for World War II movie Yanks. But she is relishing her part…
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