A-Z of Warrington: Places-People-History

By Janice Hayes

From its heyday in the 19th century as a major center of wire making, textiles, chemical production, and brewing, through to its subsequent reinvention as a new town in the late 1960s, Warrington has a proud heritage. In this new book, local author and cultural curator Janice Hayes takes the reader on a fascinating A-Z tour of the town's history, from Roman Wilderspool via a lost medieval castle to the magnificent Town Hall adorned with its Golden Gates and highlights Warrington's unique customs. Along the way meet the famous and infamous characters who have played their parts on the local and even international stage, shaping the town's history and key events.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1445684535
• ISBN13: 9781445684536
• Release Date: June 2019
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages