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There's money in dyeing

There's money in dyeing

FOR more than 220 years, dyeing has been big business in Blackley.

ICI was the undefeated world champion in the dyeing industry, but not many people know the trade first started on the River Irk back in 1788.


 

War: the early days

War: the early days

IN THE second part of Les Lord’s recollections of the run up to and the early days of World War II Bygone days examines what life was really like for townsfolk.

War clouds loomed 70 years ago

War clouds loomed 70 years ago
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THIS week we are carrying on our recent Second World War theme with the recollections of exiled Middletonian Les Lord.


 

Power to the people

Power to the people

THE year 1902 was an exciting year for townsfolk. Trams were being introduced, a new Post Office was on the cards and for the very first time in the town’s history, electricity was due to be generated at a new works at Townley Street.

Wartime crime

Wartime crime
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IN 1941 Britain was deep into the dark days of Word War II and at Middleton Police Court officials were becoming concerned about a particular problem - the large amount of crime committed by juveniles.


 

 

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Doing their bit Time to make tracks Times, they’re a changing Time in a bottle 'Put the kettle on' Preparing for war Moving images Parkfield memories MUSIC TOWN: Part seventeen My alma mater Music Town - part sixteen: Catherine Hanley's story 'Political' snaps Music Town - part fifteen Change for the better? Music Town - part fourteen Canine capers MUSIC TOWN: Part thirteen Community spirit Music Town - part twelve Who'd a thowt it?
Music Town - part eleven Out with the old Music Town - part ten Civic pride - part three Music Town - part nine Civic pride - part two Music Town - part eight Civic pride Music Town - part seven Music Town - part six It's amazing Music Town - part five That’s the way to do it! Music Town - part 4 Music Town - part 3 Music Town - part 2 Music town Top cats ... Lifting the lid Wife was nearly up in smoke
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