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£2,250 raised at 1907 church bazaar

Photography courtesy of Craig Brisbaine. Information courtesy of local historian Ian Pratt.

9:57am Thursday 9th July 2009

THE year was 1907 when this shot captured Prestwich Parish Church bazaar, which was held in the church on April 9, 10, 11 and 13.

25 Years Ago: From the Guide files of July 13, 1984

9:58am Thursday 9th July 2009

A PLAN to quarry sand in Simister was thrown out by the Greater Manchester County Council planning committee after hundreds of residents opposed the idea.

25 Years Ago: From the Guide files of June 29, 1984

10:03am Thursday 25th June 2009

A discovery caused waves of excitement amongst members of Prestwich Archaeological Society. Flint-cutting tools were found on a site near Prestwich Hospital, strongly suggesting Prestwich was inhabitated 6,500 years ago.

Bent and finally bowed

The day before it was demolished, baker Jack Maurer holds two mezzuzots rescued from Swiss Cottage

10:02am Thursday 25th June 2009

THIS week, we take a look back at Bent House, in Prestwich.

25 years ago: From the Guide files of June 15, 1984

9:26am Thursday 11th June 2009

A CONTROVERSIAL plan for 200 bungalows and flats near a former reservoir off Butterstile Lane, Prestwich, was put on hold after councillors delayed a decision.

Boys’ band on victory parade

Information and photograph courtesy of local historian Ian Pratt.

9:13am Thursday 11th June 2009

THE YEAR was 1946 when this shot captured members of Besses Boys’ Band passing along Bury New Road from Besses Junction on their way to Whitefield Town Hall.

25 years ago: From the Guide files of June 8, 1983

1:57pm Thursday 4th June 2009

Oasis may be the big attraction in Heaton Park over the next few days, but 25 years ago Jimmy Saville was the celebrity draw as he took part in a 10-mile Heartbeat Hike to raise funds for PHAB, the organisation of physically handicapped and abled-bodied, of which he was president.

Popular spot for a photograph

Photograph courtesy of Craig Brisbane. Information courtesy of local historian Ian Pratt.

1:56pm Thursday 4th June 2009

THIS week we turn the clock back 100 years and capture a shot of this beautifully constructed rustic bridge which spanned the stream in Prestwich Clough.

25 years ago: From the Guide files of May 25, 1984

12:53pm Thursday 21st May 2009

GOOD weather greeted Bury’s new mayor, Christina Ormrod, of Whitefield, as she took part in a civic procession from the town hall to Bury Parish Church.

Merchants chose to live in Prestwich

Merchants chose to live in Prestwich

12:52pm Thursday 21st May 2009

THE DATE was November 25, 1907, when this postcard of Guest Road in Prestwich was posted at the Besses Post Office.


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