 Play video | War Store exhibition at Dunham
The Messenger went back in time as we visited the new War Store exhibition at Dunham Massey which reveals the House's role in the First World War when it was known as Stamford Hospital and treated wounded soldiers.
2:15pm Tue 25 Mar 08 |
Play video | Chapel Street War Heroes
A REMARKABLE 161 men from 60 houses on Chapel Street in Altrincham joined the army when the First World War broke out in 1914.
It was a record number of volunteers from one street; 29 of them lost their lives.
The Great War heroes were recognised when the Earl of Stamford unveiled the Chapel Street "Roll of Honour" plaque on April 5, 1919.
The North West Film Archive has restored footage of that special day for you to view now.
Once you've watched the film click here to read more about their brave story.
5:38pm Tue 6 Nov 07 |
Play video | Yuri Gagarin's Trafford visit
THE FIRST man in space, Yuri Gagarin, came to Trafford on July 12, 1961 - just three months after his momentous flight in Vostok 1.
Watch exclusive footage of his visit, courtesy of the North West Film Archive.
Click here to read more about Gagarin's visit.
2:54pm Thu 4 Oct 07 |
Play video | Trafford's buried history
SALE and Brooklands cemetery was first opened in August 1862 and has many interesting and famous residents.
The Ashton and Sale History Society will give a special guided tour of the old part of the site in September as part of this year’s national Heritage Open Day.
Messenger’s ‘Trafford Through Time’ team took a special sneak preview.
Click here to read more.
1:08pm Fri 24 Aug 07 |
