The Lost Railways of South Manchester The March 6th 2014 Chorlton History Group session was on the ‘Lost Railways of South Manchester’, a talk given by Roy Chapman – a lifelong railway enthusiast. Roy worked for British Rail for over 15 years. Roy has contributed to transport training material, is a co-author of three railwayContinue reading The Lost Railways of South Manchester
Longsight Traction depot
Longsight Traction depot & a Long Lost Photo Danny Heathcote attended the talk on “the Lost Railways of South Manchester” given by Roy Chapman at Chorlton Good Neighbours History group on 06-03-14. Here is a letter from Danny and an interesting photo to go with it “Today’s lecture about the Lost Railways of South ManchesterContinue reading Longsight Traction depot
Good Neighbours 2002 Golden Jubilee celebration
2002 Golden Jubilee celebration Ian Hobbs took this video of Chorlton Good Neighbours celebrations of the Queen’s Golden Jubilee in 2002. It includes our own Odette Heslin dressed up as a very convincing Queen look-alike
History of Metropolitan Vickers, Trafford Park (video)
Alistair Lyall The Flying Scotsman Alistair Lyall gave an excellent talk at the History Group on Feb 6th 2014. A packed room of nearly 60 people heard him talk about his career as an engineer at Metrovics in Trafford Park. Some of the background information about the firm is included below. Alistair went on toContinue reading History of Metropolitan Vickers, Trafford Park (video)
Bob Cowan presented with Arctic Star medal
Bob Cowan presented with Arctic Star medal Chorlton Good Neighbours has run a long campaign to get a medal awarded to our member Bob Cowan, 94, who is a veteran of the WW2 Arctic Convoys and who’s story we have told before (see http://goo.gl/hY76Md) The campaign was successful in that the UK government agreed to anContinue reading Bob Cowan presented with Arctic Star medal
Manchester Jewish History Walk
Manchester Jewish History Walk, Thurs Aug 29th 2013 12 of us from the Chorlton Good neighbours History Group talk a walk down Cheetham Hill Road led by Bill Williams, to discover the history of the Jewish community in Manchester. Starting outside Chethams school of music, in Long Millgate and ending at the Jewish History museumContinue reading Manchester Jewish History Walk
Natasha – the new service support worker
Natasha -Good Neighbour’s new service support worker Hello, My name is Natasha and I live in WhalleyRange. Although originally from Glasgow, I have lived in Manchester for over 20 years. Chorlton Good Neighbours have made me feel very welcome as I replace Janet Jones as the new Service Support Worker. I will be visiting Janet’s existingContinue reading Natasha – the new service support worker
The origins of the NHS in Manchester
Chorlton History Group, 4th July 2013 This is part of the talk given by Martin Rathfelder, Director of the Socialist Health Association about the NHS The July session marked a departure for the History Group in that this was a session session which as well as looking at historical issues also linked them to importantContinue reading The origins of the NHS in Manchester
History Group: June & July Programme
A reminder that Bill Williams will be giving a talk on “The origins of the Manchester Jewish Community” at Wilbraham St Ninian’s Church, Egerton Road South, Chorlton, M21 0XJ this Thurs June 6th 2013 at 1.30pm. All welcome; £1.50 for tea, coffee & biscuits Also the talk on Thurs July 4th 2013 at 1.30pm will be: “TheContinue reading History Group: June & July Programme
History Group – May and June meetings
The Chorlton History Group meets on the first Thursday of each month starting at 1.30pm, at Wilbraham St Ninians Church, Chorlton Next meeting: Thurs May 2nd 2013: Roy Chapman will give a talk on “The Lost Railways of South Manchester” Roy Chapman (on the right), Officer Commanding, Manchester 1940 Squadron Air Training Corps, as he welcomes the arrival of “The LancashireContinue reading History Group – May and June meetings
9 Lives – the History of Tatton Park
Janet Bradshaw gave a talk about the history of Tatton Park at Chorlton Good Neighbours History Group on April 4th 2013. Janet is an historical interpreter at Tatton and she illustrated how she portrayed the history since Saxon times to school children through a series of 9 changes of costume. This video gives a flavourContinue reading 9 Lives – the History of Tatton Park
Video of WW2 Event at Chorlton Good Neighbours
Video of WW2 Event at Chorlton Good Neighbours, Feb 7th 2013 A video of the World War 2 Event at Chorlton Good Neighbours, celebrating 4 local WW2 veterans. The video show the build up to the event and the presentations to the two arctic convoy veterans, Bob Cowan & John Mackay, In addition, Mickie MitchellContinue reading Video of WW2 Event at Chorlton Good Neighbours
Photos of WW2 Veterans Event, Feb 7th 2013
Photogallery of the event celebrating our Word War Two veterans held on Feb 7th 2013 at Chorlton Good Neighbours. Click on any photo to see slide show Thanks to Carolyn O’Hanlon for the photos
History Group meets Thurs Feb 7th at 1.30pm
Chorlton History Group’s next meeting: Chorlton’s World War 2 Veterans Thurs Feb 7th 2013 1.30pm At Chorlton Good Neighbours, Wilbraham St Ninian’s Church , Egerton Rd South, Chorlton £1.50 charge for tea & biscuits – All welcome A tribute to some of Chorlton Good Neighbours members who served in World War Two: Bob Cowan,Continue reading History Group meets Thurs Feb 7th at 1.30pm
Punch and Judy – talk by Rev Ian Mutton
At the Chorlton History group meeting on Thurs Dec 6th 2012, the Reverend Ian Mutton gave a talk on the theme of “The Gospel According to Punch & Judy”. In this he explained the history of punch and judy and in particular its links with the medieval mystery plays.
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