This really make you feel like Christmas has arrived. Lucy describes the incredible success of Besses o’ th’ Barn Band just after the war. We begin with a musical introduction by the modern day Besses o’ th’ Barn Band recorded at the Longfield Suite in Prestwich, Greater Manchester. Looking at some old photos we find out what type of musical instru…

Dennis tells us about working at the dyeworks in Prestwich Clough during the last few weeks of its operation in the 1950s. He tells us how the man in the bowler hat was devastated by its closure. Having been a major contributor to the economy of Prestwich, it really marks the demise of the industrial revolution in the North-West. In particular, he …

Betty tells us of her recollections of owning and running the newsagents at Besses o' th' Barn with her brother before the construction of the M60 motorway in 1970. The interview took place at All Saints Church in Whitefield with organ music playing in the background and many people exhibiting photos of Whitefield and Besses of the past.…

Do you ever wonder what happened to your classmate? In this audio interview we found out what became of one of the classmates that appeared in the photo celebrating the Queen's Coronation photo on 2nd June 1953. The class of St Mary's School (the National) have undoubtedly taken many different parts. Barry explains how his own wanderlust began with…

We visit the back garden of Sue and her dog walking friends Helen and Ali, listening to their reflections in Prestwich Greater Manchester. The message seems to be - rescue dogs bring joy to many people's lives.Von Edward Finch gets out and about with a roving mic

A trip along the 'strip' from Whitefield to Besses'O Barn in Greater Manchester in the company of David Galloway who tells us about his family's barbers in the early part of the Twentieth Century.Von Edward Finch gets out and about with a roving mic

Let’s take an audio tour around St Mary’s Churchyard in Prestwich in the company of Bill Cottam. Even without the Christmas card, Bill is a treasure trove of stories about people that have lived and died in Prestwich.Von Edward Finch gets out and about with a roving mic

A look back at the Tower Building in Prestwich in the company of David who reflects on the role of the Co-Operative party in the town.Von Edward Finch gets out and about with a roving mic

An interview with Kevin on location at a snooker club in Prestwich in greater Manchester. Kevin reminisces about when he was admitted as a member at the age of eleven.Von Edward Finch gets out and about with a roving mic

Interview with Mike, a resident of Prestwich, about Gardner Mount in Prestwich, ManchesterVon Edward Finch gets out and about with a roving mic