Stories from the past...
Life Story: Alfred Hayton (1853-1933)
When you dive into family history, you never know what stories you’ll uncover. One fascinating example is Alfred Hayton, born in Epsom, Surrey, in 1853. His life had its fair...
Life Story: Alfred Hayton (1853-1933)
When you dive into family history, you never know what stories you’ll uncover. One fascinating example is Alfred Hayton, born in Epsom, Surrey, in 1853. His life had its fair...
Life Story: Emma Stephenson (1846-1917)
I came across an old photograph online, with nothing but a name scribbled on the back—Emma Stephenson. Curious, I decided to dig deeper and uncover her story, hoping to reconnect...
Life Story: Emma Stephenson (1846-1917)
I came across an old photograph online, with nothing but a name scribbled on the back—Emma Stephenson. Curious, I decided to dig deeper and uncover her story, hoping to reconnect...
The 'Locked Shop Murder' - 1926
Florence Hargreaves was born in Yorkshire in 1872 to James and Mary Hargreaves. Her father was a bootmaker, and she grew up in a modest household. By 1901, Florence was...
The 'Locked Shop Murder' - 1926
Florence Hargreaves was born in Yorkshire in 1872 to James and Mary Hargreaves. Her father was a bootmaker, and she grew up in a modest household. By 1901, Florence was...
Macclesfield Murder - 1915
In September 1915, the quiet town of Macclesfield was shaken by a horrifying murder. Frances Johnson, a 24-year-old silk worker, was brutally killed by her former fiancé, John James Thornley,...
Macclesfield Murder - 1915
In September 1915, the quiet town of Macclesfield was shaken by a horrifying murder. Frances Johnson, a 24-year-old silk worker, was brutally killed by her former fiancé, John James Thornley,...