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Barbridge, Cheshire
Barbridge maps
Historic maps of Barbridge and the local area, hand-drawn by Ordnance Survey and Samuel Lewis. View all Barbridge maps
Historic map of Barbridge
Illustrated Victorian map of Cheshire
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Barbridge books
Displaying 3 of 12 books about Barbridge and the local area. View all Barbridge books
Cheshire County Memories
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£12
Cheshire Photographic Memories
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£11.20
Cheshire Living Memories
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£11.20
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Memories of Barbridge
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I can remember visiting my grandparents at Barbridge as a small child. In the early 60's my grandparents name was Poole and they lived in the end house nearest to the pub. Grandad worked for British Waterways and the garden went straight up to the canal. The people next door were called Bunn and I think Mr Bunn worked with my... [more]
Shared on 28 October 2007
Cheshire memories
Friends from Barbridge and Bunbury were good in those days. Used to go dancing in the area, I think the buildings are still up. Ken Kirkham who has since died. David Davies after a while went in the army and has now moved away, but can't mention any more for now. But they were great times.
By Barbara Jones ... [more]
Shared on 23 April 2008
I used to cycle from Barbridge to Bunbury quite a lot in the 1950s when we needed to see Dr Arthur, but the view of the countryside was beautiful.
By Barbara Jones
Shared on 17 April 2008
My parents owned the nursery at Spurstow, (I remember the big oak tree in front of the petrol front on the A49). They were there from 1943 to my father's death in 1951. Was there a family called 'Prier' (soliciter, doctor) in the area? Dad use to go shooting with someone of that name or similar in the area. I have... [more]
Shared on 16 June 2009
I was a trainee residential social worker at Elm House, Christmas 1974. I spent 2 months at several residential establishments working for the old Cheshire County Council. Fond memories of matron Dolly Barrett and cook Nan.
Shared on 30 October 2009
I have taken possesion of a very tired silver watch. On the back is engraved 'Presented to Rev J Pearce by the Welsh Row Choir. July 1927'. Does anyone have an interest in the watch?
Shared on 01 March 2009
I went to the County Primary School from 1956 until 1962, the teachers were Mrs Bracken and Mr Gore, Mrs Gutterage was the cook and later my mother. The lady who lived directly behind the school kept lots of chickens, and they all wore little blue spectacles to stop them pecking each other. The Post Office/shop was run by a Mrs... [more]
Shared on 14 December 2008
My G,G, Grandfather was born in this Manor House
My G,G,Grandfather was born in this house on the 2nd of July 1864, his name was Joseph Burgess and his parents' names were Joseph and Lydia Burgess nee Brooke. Joseph Burgess emigrated to Australia at the age of 22 years, he came across on the French ship called the Gilcruix on the 13th of Oct 1886. His passage cost 14 pounds... [more]
Shared on 11 March 2008
Extracts From Barbridge & Cheshire books
Displaying a selection of extracts from Frith books about Barbridge, inspired by Frith photos.
Nantwich and Crewe Photographic Memories
Having survived the great fire of 1583, St Mary's Church is the oldest building in the town. Much of the structure dates from the 14th century, although it is thought that building work was probably interrupted by the Black Death and only resumed much later that same century.
This is an extract from Nantwich and Crewe Photographic Memories.
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Nantwich and Crewe Photographic Memories
The market hall was built by John Hill in 1854. It should come as no surprise in Crewe that he was a railway contractor for the London and North Western Railway (LNWR). Intended as a cheese market, it had a capacity for 2,000 tons of cheese. Originally it had direct access at the rear of the building to the main railway line.
This is an extract from Nantwich and Crewe Photographic Memories.
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Nantwich and Crewe Photographic Memories
The clock tower stands just inside the main entrance to Queen's Park. It was built using subscriptions from workers in all departments of the LNWR Company 'as a token of their appreciation of the generosity of their Board of Directors (who) presented the park to the town'. It is decorated with a carved head on each side depicting three board members and Queen Victoria. It also served as a drinking fountain, but the water has now been cut off.
This is an extract from Nantwich and Crewe Photographic Memories.
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