Nostalgia from Wednesday, August 27th, 2025

Nostalgia reader Bernard Wilson was keen to put us back on track after spotting the picture of this enormous traction engine featured on our nostalgia page last week.

When the Chronicle learned that Lord’s Café had bought a new oven in 1950, they sent a news team along to cover the very first bake!

Gee Cross revived the centuries-old village tradition of well dressing - and not even the heavy rain could dampen the spirits of the crowds who flocked to see the colourful displays.

A Hyde teenager was gunning for glory after completing his training with the Royal Air Force.

Tamesiders of all ages came together in August 2000 for a charity walk that was strictly a one-off.

A blue plaque unveiled in Stalybridge in August 2000 commemorated the achievements of a local political activist.