Widnes, Cheshire

Old Photos , Historic Maps , Local History Books and Memories of Widnes

Frith photos prompt happy memories of our personal history, so enjoy this trip down memory lane with our old photos, historic maps, local history books, and memories of Widnes. Refresh & enjoy your personal memories, or find some that family & friends will love as gifts.

It's free to browse our vintage and retro photographs of Widnes, but if some spark good memories they are available to buy in a wide range of products, including framed prints, canvas prints and personalised photo gifts including tea towels, mugs, jigsaws, tableware, cushion covers, customised calendars. Don't miss other visitors' Memories and maybe connect with those who have shared their memories - you may even know the names, or learn more about the locality.

Old Photos of Widnes
112 available

See all 112 of our Widnes photos.

See All 112 Photos >>

Widnes in 1960

Widnes in 1923

Old Maps of Widnes

Historic Maps of Widnes and the local area.

See All Maps >>

Map of Widnes in 1896

Map of Widnes in 1902-1903

Map of Widnes in 1923

Map of Widnes in 1947

Map of Widnes in 1894

Sheet Maps of Widnes

Historic Folded Sheet Maps of Widnes and the local area, matching current OS Landranger Sheet Maps.

See All Folded Maps >>

Shows Widnes in 1902

Shows Widnes in 1840

Shows Widnes in 1923

Shows Widnes in 1842

Shows Widnes in 1840

Shows Widnes in 1947

Books about Widnes
33 available

33 photo books on Widnes and the surrounding area.

See All 33 Books >>

Cover image of Widnes and Runcorn Photographic Memories

Cover image of Warrington Photographic Memories

Cover image of Liverpool and Merseyside Photographic Memories

Cover image of Did You Know? Liverpool and The Wirral

Cover image of Northwich Photographic Memories

Memories of Widnes
47 available

Read and share your memories of Widnes itself or of a particular photo of Widnes.
There are 47 memories of Widnes to read. Here are one or two to get you started!

Read All 47 Memories >>

Derby Arms, Widnes

I grew up in the Derby Arms pub in Widnes as my parents Rose and Austin Gilmore ran it for many years. I am hoping to write a history of the pub and their time there. I would love to hear any stories you may have of you or a family member or friend being a customer there, maybe winning the Singer of the Week competition, or seeing any photos you may have of the pub. Christine Malone nee Gilmore

Contact Contributor

Add Comment

Added 23 February 2023

Memories Of My Widnes School Days

Having lived the first 25 years of my life in Widnes ,I have many happy memories of my school days there. Born in Dundalk Lane in 1940, from 1943 until 1945, I attended the Nursery,situated next to Ditton County Infants’ School, and then moved on to the Infants’ School itself, (often referred to as The Little School or Chestnut Lodge School), where I spent the next three years . The Headmistress at ...see more

Contact Contributor

Add Comment

Added 27 October 2021

The Francis Frith Collection Francis Frith

Choose A Francis Frith Shop

Widnes, Cheshire

Derby Arms, Widnes

Memories Of My Widnes School Days