by Malcolm Pheby | Jan 30, 2020 | This Week
February 8, 1973: Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, chats to staff and reporters at the newly opened Eccles College during a visit to Manchester. After arriving at Piccadilly Station, Prince Philip also toured Salford University where he was met by an...
by Malcolm Pheby | Jan 28, 2020 | This Week
February 2, 1969: Students take to the streets of Manchester dressed as knights in shining armour as a prelude to Rag Week. They staged a mock battle through the city centre which was described as ‘all in’ combat, complete with knights, princes, princesses – and...
by Malcolm Pheby | Jan 22, 2020 | This Week
January 26, 2000: Bolton comedian and actor Peter Kay is pictured on the streets of his home town prior to the screening of his Channel 4 series That Peter Kay Thing later in the year. The spoof documentary was filmed in and around Bolton and featured Kay on subjects...
by Malcolm Pheby | Jan 15, 2020 | This Week
January 17, 1972: Flying pickets from the National Union of Miners descend on Pendlebury to protest in front of Agecroft power station. Disruption occurred at power stations throughout the country during the miners’ strike, although vapour is still rising from the...
by Malcolm Pheby | Jan 1, 2020 | This Week
January 8, 1960: Bolton Wanderers footballer Ray Parry, left, enjoys a glass of milk with team-mate Peter Deaking before the Trotters’ Third Round FA Cup match against Bury. Inside forward Parry was injured in training and Deaking was prepared to play in his place if...
by Malcolm Pheby | Dec 29, 2019 | This Week
January 3, 1947: One of the most spectacular, not to mention dangerous, acts at the Belle Vue Christmas circus was undoubtedly Gilbert Honch and his Tigers. Honch, whip in hand, had tamed the majestic beasts since they were cubs. Now fully grown, each weighed more...
