Grandad and the golden key

WE averaged between 50 and 70 visitors each day at the Local History Exhibition and Margaret Gibbons let me screen a DVD of old photos. read more
Did you spot the Ram's Head?

DAVE Price of Whiston writes in: “Hi Chris. This week’s picture was the RAMS HEAD pub at the corner of Church Road and Kenyons Lane, Haydock. It’s now closed. read more
Overflowing with fresh fruit and veg on market back in the Sixties

TODAY we get the occasional visit from a Continental Market, but how many Coffey Time regulars remember the good old days when St Helens boasted two markets and open air stalls offering seasonal fresh produce bang in the town centre? Are they caulis being snapped up on the right of the picture? read more
Brass polish

Three of our top brass bands converge on Church Square, St Helens, on Saturday, July 14 to stage a town centre musical concert. read more
Heroic Hannah braved the fury of the storm

Over the last few days I’ve been able to confirm that Hannah Parr. buried at St Nick’s, is Hannah Rosbotham who was awarded the Albert Medal in 1881. read more

St Helens Star - Archive

Archive - Thursday, 28 June 2012