Local History

Brooklands Hotel fire John Johnson Hunt

On 5 July 1909, brave firefighter John Johnson Hunt lost his life in a fire at the Brooklands Hotel in Sale.

Oct 29, 20221 min read

Public toilets are in crisis in this country, so where can you go to spend a penny in Sale? Sale luckily has (at least) 5 real and free...

Mar 5, 20221 min read

The Pyramid, Odeon, Tatton Cinema just a few names of this former cinema on Washway Road in Sale Cheshire, Greater Manchester

Feb 27, 20221 min read

My latest YouTube video exploring the history of the bridges of Sale, and beyond.

Nov 25, 20215 min read