An illustrated history of Stockport, originally published in hardback in 1988 and again in paperback in 1999

Interest in the theft of cucumbers initially took precedence over news that war had been declared, but Stockport rallied quickly. Wakes week was cancelled, the local 6th Battalion of the Cheshires went to the Front and the town transformed half of its schools into much-needed military hospitals. Admirably, the remaining schools coped with double the number of children but education suffered little. At the time, Stockport was two towns; the millscapes around the Mersey and the Goyt and the wealthier genteel suburbs bordering the Cheshire countryside. Economy and efficiency in the use of food and fuel was preached in the local paper alongside advertisements for silks, satins, velvets, furs and evening gowns. The cotton and hatting trades, transport and agriculture, suffered badly from loss of resources and manpower but resisted the use of female labour with great hostility. Food, fuel and lighting restrictions caused problems and there were accusations of profiteering and hoarding.Always in competition with Manchester, Stockport folk did things their way. Following Zeppelin attacks on the east coast, street lights were ordered to be partially shaded. Manchester shaded its lights from the top, while Stockport shaded its lights from the bottom, causing confusion in the darkened streets below and prompting one wit to write that while Manchester was expecting attacks from Zeppelins, Stockport was clearly expecting attacks from submarines. However, despite much political and material disaffection, the townsfolk united firmly against the kaiser. This book is is a timely reminder of how the local community worked together to provide munitions for the war, food parcels and comforts for the troops while keeping the home fires burning.

A pocket-sized, illustrated history tour of Stockport showing how the town in Greater Manchester has changed across the decades.

This is the author's story from 1925 to 1949. In it he relived many memories of his childhood, some happy, some sad, some frightening, and many memories of his parents.

Explore the Greater Manchester town of Stockport in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places.

A fascinating exploration of Stockport’s architectural treasures and notable landmarks from across the centuries.

If your idea of hat-tricks is pulling bunnies out of top hats, then you're more likely to end up running away with your tails between your legs in search of a book of spells, which could in fact be what you need in order conjure up the answers to the 800 tricky questions about Stockport County Football Club - unless, of course, you're fanatically as mad as a hatter. Questions cover every aspect of the club’s long history, throughout all competitions, from memorable players, notable managers, coveted honours and magical wins, to tenacious opponents, hard-fought battles and the odd crushing defeat that no amount of wand waving can change. Prepare to be ascinated and amazed by a treasure trove of facts and figures that will trigger wonderful recollections and provide hours of entertainment for friends and family of all ages. If you feel as though you’re wearing a dunce’s hat as you delve into your memory’s archives, rest assured that by the end you’ll be a walking, or possibly dribbling, fount of knowledge.