Nostalgia

LOOKING BACK

Mural on the wall of the Thompson Centre in Burnley, 2006

Do you remember the 150-foot 'sculpture' on side of the Thompson Centre?

Completed poppies can be handed in at the customer services desk at Mill Gate Shopping Centre until Saturday, October 31

Completed poppies can be handed in at the customer services desk at Mill Gate Shopping Centre until Saturday, October 31

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Could you help create a 2,000-poppy tribute in the heart of Bury?

The Bury Times feature published ahead of their wedding remains a cherished keepsake for Jean and Frank James 60 years on

The Bury Times feature published ahead of their wedding remains a cherished keepsake for Jean and Frank James 60 years on

Diamond Wedding Anniversary

Bury couple mark 60 years of marriage after 1966 Bury Times wedding feature

How the River Irwell became one of Bury's most important landmarks

The Green Bengal Restaurant in Bromley Cross being demolished, June 2014

The Green Bengal Restaurant in Bromley Cross being demolished, June 2014

Indian restaurant, the Green Bengal, pulled down to make way for Sainsbury's

Fire on Blackpool's North Pier, 1938

Fire on Blackpool's North Pier, 1938

Pavilion destroyed in major blaze on Blackpool's North Pier

Hillside estate Whitefield, under construction 1968

Hillside estate Whitefield, under construction 1968

Whitefield residents claimed new estate ‘lowered tone’ of the area

The Walls Ice Cream kiosk on Blackpool Beach was doing a roaring trade in 1962

The Walls Ice Cream kiosk on Blackpool Beach was doing a roaring trade in 1962

Blackpool photos to get you in the mood for a Bank Holiday seaside trip

Crowd at Burnden Park as seen from the Lever End on March 9, 1946

Crowd at Burnden Park as seen from the Lever End on March 9, 1946

Bolton Wanderers FC

'Never seen before' fan's photo of Burnden Park disaster

Childhood friends from Bury Grammar School reveal the real Victoria Wood in new film

The crisp packet is thought to be 50 years old

The crisp packet is thought to be 50 years old

Litter-picking pair shocked to find crisp packet thought to be 50 years old

Demolition of Haulgh gas holder, Bolton 1954

Demolition of Haulgh gas holder, Bolton 1954

Haulgh gas holder disappeared from Bolton skyline after 75 years

Pupils and staff at the pre-school

Pupils and staff at the pre-school

Pre-school issues call out for 50 years of students for golden anniversary

Bury Grammar School

Bury Grammar School

Bury Grammar School with celebrity alumni celebrates 120 years of Girls' School

Heap Bridge motorway expansion, 1973

Heap Bridge motorway expansion, 1973

Road building project at Heap Bridge connected Bury to motorway network

Mr and Mrs Wild said the benefit of living in the middle of the M62 is the fact there are no neighbours

Mr and Mrs Wild said the benefit of living in the middle of the M62 is the fact there are no neighbours

The real story behind the farmhouse in the middle of the M62

A round up of some of our biggest stories from January to June 2025

A round up of some of our biggest stories from January to June 2025

Business challenges, Parklife and Bury FC promotion - Bury year in review part 1

The former Royal Hotel on Silver Street

The former Royal Hotel on Silver Street

Memories shared of Bury's old Royal Hotel as building goes on sale for £725,000

Bury FC before start of 1994-95 season (Picture: Newsquest)

Bury FC before start of 1994-95 season (Picture: Newsquest)

Can you name the Bury FC squad who would end season at Wembley?

Dave Yates, 79, author of 'Almost the best'

Dave Yates, 79, author of 'Almost the best'

The book by Radcliffe author Bury FC fans should put on their Christmas list

Pioneer Mill, Radcliffe, 1972 (Picture: Newsquest)

Pioneer Mill, Radcliffe, 1972 (Picture: Newsquest)

Pioneer Mill was one of the largest cotton mills in Radcliffe

M66 extension, 1978 (Picture: Newsquest)

M66 extension, 1978 (Picture: Newsquest)

Bury's 'new' motorway was almost ready for official opening

Blackpool central promenade, 1890

Blackpool central promenade, 1890

Key part of Blackpool's heritage missing from photo of the prom

One of the famous Blackpool Illumination trams - the Mississippi steamboat

One of the famous Blackpool Illumination trams - the Mississippi steamboat

Light fantastic! Blackpool Illuminations as seen in photos from 60s and 70s

St Annes Pier fire, 1982

St Annes Pier fire, 1982

Concert hall destroyed in massive blaze at St Annes Pier in 1982

HMS Foudroyant wrecked at Blackpool, 1897

HMS Foudroyant wrecked at Blackpool, 1897

Crowds gathered on Blackpool beach to see last days of Nelson's flagship

Fire on Blackpool's North Pier, 1938

Fire on Blackpool's North Pier, 1938

Pavilion destroyed as major blaze hit Blackpool's North Pier

Rachel Krafft outside the Den

Rachel Krafft outside the Den

Bury Hospice column

Day clubbing event set to recapture the buzzing spirit of Bury’s old party scene

The Bensons sweet truck is only one of two left in the country

The Bensons sweet truck is only one of two left in the country

Bensons Confectionary

Rare part of Bury’s confectionery history brought 'home' by borough man

Pictures from some of the major stories in the last 10 years we have covered

Pictures from some of the major stories in the last 10 years we have covered

Looking back at major stories we have covered in last decade as we mark anniversary

Camelot’s unique attraction was the daily jousting tournaments, 1990

Camelot’s unique attraction was the daily jousting tournaments, 1990

Fun days and knights at Camelot remembers in archive photos

Preston city centre

Preston city centre

The record-breaking day when 'two week's worth of rain' fell in five minutes

One reveller gets caught up in the music at Bickershaw, 1972

One reveller gets caught up in the music at Bickershaw, 1972

Photos give rare glimpse of area's first major pop festival at Bickershaw

Marlene Holmes (front) with (from left) daughters Debbi and Karen

Marlene Holmes (front) with (from left) daughters Debbi and Karen

First baby born in city after wartime announcement celebrating 80th birthday

Landed safely - passengers get off a Britannia Airways flight Manchester Airport, November 1979

Landed safely - passengers get off a Britannia Airways flight Manchester Airport, November 1979

Great photos show Manchester Airport before things really took off

Heaton Hall was open to visitors on Sunday

Heaton Hall was open to visitors on Sunday

Pictures/videos

Inside the secretive historic hall- inundated with visitors at a rare opening

Fred Dibnah and Betsy, 1991

Fred Dibnah and Betsy, 1991

Steam roller Betsy helped 'our Fred' launch charity appeal

DIY seating at Gigg Lane, 1992

DIY seating at Gigg Lane, 1992

Bring your own seats to Gigg Lane as Bury's ground redeveloped

Screenshots from a BFI archive film about Lancashire's post-war cotton industry.

Screenshots from a BFI archive film about Lancashire's post-war cotton industry.

Life in post-war Lancashire mills captured in fascinating archive footage

A 30-year-old unopened can of Joseph Holt bitter has been found in a Greater Manchester pub

A 30-year-old unopened can of Joseph Holt bitter has been found in a Greater Manchester pub

Unopened can of beer from over 30 years ago found in roof of pub

How many of the Bury FC side do you remember from 50 years ago?

Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of the railway

Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of the railway

200th anniversary of the railway - official commemorative bookazine on sale now

Stick Man (Picture: Pamela Raith)

Stick Man (Picture: Pamela Raith)

Lowry live-stream enables children in hospital to see Stick Man

Fun and celebrity visits at Camelot Theme Park over the years

Fun and celebrity visits at Camelot Theme Park over the years

IN PICTURES: Fun at Camelot Theme Park over the years

The band are looking for new members to help keep their history alive

The band are looking for new members to help keep their history alive

Clubs and societies

'This tradition cannot die' plea to ensure the future of historical band

Opening of Coney Green Comprehensive School, 1975

Opening of Coney Green Comprehensive School, 1975

Photo records the first day at Coney Green, Radcliffe's new secondary school

Demolition of Walshaw chimney, 1971

Demolition of Walshaw chimney, 1971

Look out below - Walshaw factory chimney brought down to earth

Radcliffe redevelopment area, 1973

Radcliffe redevelopment area, 1973

These Radcliffe streets would soon look very different due to redevelopment

Church Street, Radcliffe, 1982

Church Street, Radcliffe, 1982

What are your memories of Pramland on Church Street in Radcliffe?

Bee Mouldings 'dome', 1979

Bee Mouldings 'dome', 1979

Inflatable dome was answer to Bee Mouldings' storage issues

Radcliffe market hall reopens, 1980

Radcliffe market hall reopens, 1980

Traders' delight as market hall reopens in time for Christmas

Bury market under construction, 1971

Bury market under construction, 1971

Bury market taking shape and almost ready to open in 1971

Ramsbottom Market, 1983

Ramsbottom Market, 1983

Hundreds went along to Ramsbottom's first street market in 40 years

Hagside level crossing, Radcliffe, 1974

Hagside level crossing, Radcliffe, 1974

Tree grew up trackside at old lamp-post at Hagside crossing