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171. When it was beds, not burgers
Middleton Guardian, Thursday 28 July 2005HOW MANY Moonrakers have fond memories of nipping out for a loaf of bread? "Just popping to the corner shop", was the familiar shout. Not something said much today...
172. Romance was in the air
Middleton Guardian, Thursday 21 July 2005MIDDLETON as the setting for a romantic novel may seem a little strange to some people.
173. Recording village life
Middleton Guardian, Thursday 14 July 2005THIS WEEK, we look at a number of old photographs taken in an around Rhodes Village.
174. At home and abroad ...
Middleton Guardian, Thursday 7 July 2005THIS Sunday, the nation gets the chance to say a big "Thank you" to all those who took part in the battle for peace and freedom.
175. Things aren't what they used to be ...
Middleton Guardian, Wednesday 29 June 2005A MIDDLETONIAN paid a flying visit last week and contacted the Guardian to say how disappointed he was at the town's appearance.
176. Secret ... for your eyes only
Middleton Guardian, Wednesday 22 June 2005KEEPING with our recent VE theme, Harold Cunliffe has uncovered a treasure trove.
177. First in, last out
Middleton Guardian, Thursday 16 June 2005AN UNSUNG hero who stormed the beach at Normandy during the Second World War is the subject of this week's Bygone Days.
178. For Queen and country
Middleton Guardian, Thursday 9 June 2005THIS SUNDAY is our dear Queen's official birthday, so this week's Bygones looks back to the good old days, with photos of the British Queen, a well-known Middleton pub, situated at 48 Manchester Old Road.
179. The memories keep flooding in
Middleton Guardian, Monday 6 June 2005BYGONES has proved particularly popular over the last few weeks, with Moonrakers from far and wide getting in touch, to tell us about their memories of the town.
180. Hopwood Hall gets a facelift!
Middleton Guardian, Friday 27 May 2005DON'T get too excited about the headline: the facelift referred to was back in 1968 and today the hall stands in a neglected state.