Orford Hall THIS week in Yester Years, we look back to when Orford Hall was one of the most important buildings in Warrington. The residence of John Blackburne esquire, on present-day Battersby Lane provided a grand southern approach to the hall, which was home to the Blackburne family. The story of the hall and surrounding parkland, now known as Orford Park was told in a book The A-Z of Warrington penned by Warrington historian Janice Hayes. The hall itself was largely rebuilt around 1716 while John Blackburne (1693 to 1786) created its magnificent park lands. Janice said: “The Blackburne family had prospered by their indirect involvement in the notorious slave trade with John Blackburne’s son investing in Salt House Dock at Liverpool, a major port for slavery.
How some of Warrington s most famous streets got their names HAVE you ever walked through Warrington and wondered about the street names? Many are obvious nods to local areas such as Sankey Street, Padgate Lane or Manchester Road. But what of some of the others? Winmarleigh Street, Horsemarket Street and even Egypt Street? With thanks to our archives, Warrington Museum and Harry Wells, we take a look at some of the origins of Warrington s best known streets.
BRIDGE STREET > Arguably Warrington s most famous street, most of the current buildings date back to the 19th century. But the road was not originally called Bridge Street. It was renamed in 1580 due to a crossing over the Mersey.
Two applications from the housebuilder are set to secure the green light from Trafford’s planning committee next week, bringing 450 homes to land bordering the Manchester Ship Canal.