Restoring the glory of Cannon Hall parklands

Restoring the glory of Cannon Hall parklands

When landscape architect, Richard Woods, stood on Cannon Hall’s south front terrace in the 1760s proudly admiring the fruits of his labour, he would have no doubt marvelled at the encompassing sloping lawns, the floral embellished pleasure grounds and the ornate kitchen gardens that he had masterfully created for John...

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Capturing the characters of Wentworth

Capturing the characters of Wentworth

For generations, the people of Wentworth have been the epitome of its charm and character. From preachers to plumbers, butchers to builders, village life was stitched together with the folk who lived and breathed it, many still lingering in the memories of today’s residents. Last year, committee members of the...

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A Pipe Dream Come True

A Pipe Dream Come True

Amidst its industrial setting, the unimposing steel enclosure with scents of solvents and oil, a dream begins, encircled in far-off sounds of the past. As we enter the enigmatic Astoria Centre in Barugh Green, we are instantly hit with the entrancing tunes drifting through the centre. Thoughts of romance and...

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