Nostalgia

The future was bright

The future was bright

WE HAD a fantastic response from our readers in October 2007 following our feature on the Avenue Cinema which once stood at the junction of Rochdale Road and Victoria Avenue.

The cinema brought in a collection of memories along with photos and memorabilia. One lady said: “My late husband Tom took me to the Avenue on our very first date, I can remember it as if it were yesterday, it was the start of a long and happy relationship.”


 

That's old news ...

That's old news ...

THIS week in the second part of our 'Bygone news stories' we take a stroll through Hopwood, the formation of the Cricket Club, an absent minded painter who placed his wooden ladder in a stream and two people who sustained injuries from animals. Around the time of the First World War there was once a rifle range at Middleton Junction. I have never seen any images of this range but several reports can be found within this newspaper. Our associated photo published this week is courtesy of Harold Whitworth.

In support of St Peter's

In support of St Peter's

LAST month we had a fantastic response following the publication of a 1960s school photo sent in by John Flynn from Lincoln.


 

Power to the people

Power to the people

THIS week we feature one of the new buildings that were constructed during the interwar years.

Mayor's amazing WWI letter from Western Front

Mayor's amazing WWI letter from Western Front

IN 1891 this newspaper was the first to announce the exciting news that the town was to have a splendid new Drill Hall for the local volunteer company.


 

 

Other Headlines...

Old map that shaped the face of Middleton Wartime memories Paving the way A nice 'bombsite' In retrospect Guardian angels Getting fired up Hats off to you Single biggest site of its day 'Wood' you believe it? St Leonard and the dreaded stocks 'Dis-grave-ful' cemetery Don't put your daughter on the stage, Mrs Worthington ... H2-ho, ho ho! Chop, chop - no, no Real ale makes 'Billy' a champion The ultimate sweet tooth shop Beats a garden shed Sweet smell of success That darn cat! Fall of the Middleton Empire
Changing faces Times change? The lights are out in Junction Born to dance Out with the old Let it snow ... It's quiz time The shops of Christmas past A bird's eye view Hard day's night Goodnight Mr Tom Have your say Moving memories Saturday blues Oz memories An Avenue of opportunity Groom took the hough Soil soaked in the blood of Middleton men Aah, biscuits! Past and present Pop and ale boys
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