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Journey back in time to see transport from a bygone era
Our nostalgia column brings you fascinating pictures taken in Macclesfield in days gone by.
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The collapse of Chichester Cathedral
"It appeared not to fall over, but rather collapse like a concertina."
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Snow chaos, talented gymnasts and a Spanish guitar player - What was happening in Accrington in 1984?
This week’s pictures and stories are taken from the Tuesday, January 17 and Tuesday, January 24, 1984 edition of the Midweek Observer.
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What was happening in Heywood 100 years ago today?
Take a look back at stories printed in the Heywood Advertiser from Friday. February 20, 1920
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On this day in 1893, Pierre Gustave Toutant-Beauregard died
Born in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, on May 28, 1818, G.T. Beauregard was destined to become one of the celebrated generals of the Confederacy during the American Civil War.
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The Suez Canal was 'un-officially opened' on this day in 1867!
The S.S. Dido, owned by Scottish merchant shipping company Anchor Line, passed through the Canal from South to North.
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This Week in Pictures: Busby Babes hero, Corrie stalwart and a soccer legend
We take a look back at the events happening in the area this week - 41, 54 and 62 years ago
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"The New Railway Bridge Across the Thames to Cannon Street"
Cannon Street's name is derived from ‘candelwrichstrete’ or ‘street of candle makers’ it being in the City of London Ward of Candlewick.
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The planes, trains and automobiles from yesteryear
Our nostalgia column brings you fascinating pictures taken in Macclesfield in days gone by.
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Westminster Bridge construction 1855
Thomas Page's modern Westminster Bridge was opened on Queen Victoria's 43rd birthday, 24 May 1862 at four in the morning, marking the day and hour of the Queen's birth.
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Thomas Telford's Menai Suspension Bridge was officially opened on this day in 1826
On its opening the 'Bangor Suspension Bridge' had the longest span of any bridge in the world.
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Peterborough Cathedral Central Tower replacement in the 1880's
Following the appearance of large cracks in the supporting pillars and arches of the main tower, the greater part of the tower was said to be in a "state of movement."