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The historians at Stockport Heritage Trust tell the dark story of John Dean - his execution, and subsequent macabre legend (Image - Stockport Heritage Trust)
A husband's violent frenzy and a town's macabre fascination - Stockport's dark past

2nd Sep 2026   |   

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On the anniversary of the Peterloo Massacre, Stockport Heritage Trust tell the story of the 1,500 Stockport residents who were there on that fateful day (Image supplied)
When 1,500 Stockport residents marched to Peterloo

26th Aug 2026   |   

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Wellington Road first opened to traffic on 3 July in 1826 - the historians at Stockport Heritage Trust share their meticulous research ahead of this milestone (Image via Stockport Heritage Trust)
Wellington Road marks historic 200 year anniversary

30th Jun 2026   |    2

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An exhibition exploring the life and work of Christopher Isherwood - the famous novelist and little-known Stockport local - is open at Stockroom (Credit - Leslie Kerwin)
Stockroom unveils Christopher Isherwood exhibition as part of LGBTQ+ History Month

16th Feb 2026   |   

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The funeral of John F Lamon at St Marys Catholic Church, Stockport (Image via Stockport Heritage Library)
Local resident writes memoir about her Stockport grandfather who died fighting fires

4th Feb 2026   |   

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Reddish Vale is famous for its historic landmarks, wildlife, and picturesque scenery - read more about its story here (Image - Stockport Heritage Trust)
The history of Reddish Vale Country Park

6th Jan 2026   |   

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Footage from Kinolibrary shows scenes from the 1960s and 1970s in Stockport. Note that this separate image was taken by Geoff Royle, and shows the Stockport skyline as it appeared in August 1960 (Image - Geoff Royle / Wikimedia Commons)
WATCH - Remarkable footage shows Stockport in the 1960s and '70s

29th Dec 2025   |   

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Bramall Hall is recognised internationally for its remarkable wall paintings. The above image is from the chapel - and there is some equally amazing art in the solar (Images - Alasdair Perry)
The one-of-a-kind wall paintings at Bramall Hall

9th Nov 2025   |   

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