Heritage Open Days 2013

This year's Heritage Open Day saw the centre of Stockport as one large venue, with 10 heritage sites and eleven retailers all taking part and offering something new, free or different, to the many, many visitors that came.

 Around 500 people came to see Stockport's Dungeon, there was also a guided tours under the Produce Hall, viewing of the old and unusual clock mechanism at Winter's.

Raffles at Mr. Simms and Celebration Cakes were  on offer, as well as free samples of beer at Robinson's and Victorian cordials in the Market Hall.

Our Fred Dibnah look-alike (Mike Kearon) gave the history of the Market Hall and the NatWest bank opened it's doors to a positive flood of visitor wishing to see two unique and amazing fireplaces.

 Our own Tony Marsh gave tours of St. Mary's Church and graveyard.

Ladies enjoyed Edwardian style sherry and cake at the Three Shires and everyone seemed to have a great time.

Heaton Moor Historical Society

Dear HMHS Supporters,                                 

                            The next Heaton Moor Historical Society meeting will be a short heritage walk  this week, on Thursday 19th September 2013, meeting outside Heaton Chapel station.starting at 6.30 p.m.  sharp.

                 This will be a mile long walk following the new  Heaton Moor Trail which I'll be pilotting and it will finish at the Council Offices in Moor Top near to the bus stop probably around 8 pm at a guess.       

                     All are welcome.                                     

2014 - Stockport Colour Calendar

 Its that time of year again.

Look out for our 2014 Stockport Calendar
you can only get it from the St. Mary's Heritage Centre at present.

Still £6.

 

Rotary Lamplighters [Heatons] 1919-1939 Fashion Show at Heaton Moor Golf Club 11th July 2013

Stockport's Heritage: Chadkirk Festival 2013

Stockport's Heritage Trust at Chadkirk 2013.

ks Festival

Wycliffe Congregational Chapel

The Wycliffe Congregational Chapel, opened in 1850, is a Grade II listed building - the exterior of Gothic design, the interior almost industrial with iron framework and vaulted basement, much like mills of the time. The original congregation's football team went on to become Stockport County.

Over the years the building has been slipping down the hill towards Stockport, posing quite a challenge to restorers. Recent structural repairs and replacement of the roof have been possible thanks to the efforts of Heritage Trust member Marjorie in securing funding, and Rob Harrington of Bernard Taylor Architects in planning and overseeing the work.

Marjorie is looking to secure further funding to renovate the interior for community use. Email stockportheritage@gmail.com if you are part of a group who could benefit from the space, or are just interested in becoming involved in the project.

Stockport Heritage Centre

The Stockport Heritage Centre is now back in St. Mary's Church, with a new look but all your old friends. Come and see our spacious shop area and get your 2014 colour calendar of Stockport.

Ask us a question about Stockport, our volunteers love a challenge.

Opening times - Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat 10.30 - 3.30pm.

Heritage Magazine Summer/ Autumn 2013

The latest issue of the Stockport Heritage Magazine is in your shops NOW !!

With information about what is happening to the heritage in the area, letters and a news page from the Heritage Trust.

Stories include -
Whit Sunday Walks
Stockport in the 50s
The Tudor Theatre Bramhall
Pleasure Gardens at Compstall
The Enumerator
Evacuees from Manchester
Steam Trains return to Stockport
The Dambusters
How listing could have saved much more of Stockport's heritage.
There are memories, letters and much more.

Stockport Market goes 1940s

On Sunday July 14, Stockport was buzzing to the sounds of the forties, not to mention army boots.
It was the ever popular Vintage Market and in spite of the heat the Market Place was crowded.

The highlight of the day was a forties fashion show at which our own Angela Kenrick won first prize.

Marple Locks Festival

Sunday 30th June was the date for the 2013 Marple Locks Festival. Blessed with fine weather, the crowds came to see this popular festival with stalls entertainments and boat ride down the canal.

Stockport Heritage Trust had a stall and were very well supported.

Once again thanks to Alison, a very good day out.

 

MERCIAN REGIMENT TO PARADE IN STOCKPORT

MERCIAN REGIMENT TO PARADE IN STOCKPORT

It has been announced that the Mercian Regiment will parade through Stockport on Thursday 13^th June.

The 1^st Battalion of the Mercian Regiment (Cheshire) has recently returned from a tour of duty in Afghanistan.

The Homecoming March, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Phil Kimber MBE, will comprise approximately 200 personnel, including a number from Stockport, and the Band of The Royal Logistic Corps.

Stockport Council is encouraging people to cheer on the Regiment.

Stockport Building Preservation Trust

The arrival of Stockport's Mayor and Mayoress Wendy and Claire Meikle, at Woodbank Hall on Sunday 28th April, heralded the launch of the Woodbank Trail leaflet as well as the beginning of the Stockport Buildings Preservation Trust which has been set up in order to obtain grants and hopefully save and find a use for Woodbank Hall.

The Stockport Heritage Trust was there with a display of maps and models explaining about the water tunnels under and connected with  Woodbank Hall which was built by Peter Marsland, a cotton magnate, in 1812.

As well as giving demonstrations as to how you can bent metal coat hangers and turn them into divining rods to locate the position of the water tunnels.

There was also a selection of related books for sale and Jim Clare can be seen here explaining a map of the Woodbank Estate.