Category Archives: Historical

50 Years Ago – Hollywood

Posted on May 16, 2020 by Howard

On May 23rd/24th 1970, the “Hollywood Music Festival” took place at Finney Green, near Madeley. Were you there? Do you have any memories or pictures you can share? Please get in touch and I’ll collate everything into this page! – … Continue reading →

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Map of Madeley from 1900

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Howard

If you’re interested to see how Madeley used to look, here’s a zoomable map from the Ordnance Survey from 1900 – you can see lots of things that haven’t changed, and plenty that has! Can you find where you live … Continue reading →

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Request for help re local family history in Madeley:

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Capto

I am researching my family tree and it appears that it originates in the Madeley /Onneley Anyone interested in family history in Madeley? The Madeley website has had two e-mails from Gerry Peake in Canada whose ancestors came from the … Continue reading →

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Save The Offley Arms

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Capto

Our local, historic public house is under threat of being neglected and in the future, could be built on. The Offley Arms has been the at the core of the village for over 300 years; from housing the former servicemen’s … Continue reading →

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Madeley Walk Number Five:

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Capto

Madeley Walks: One Way or Another. Walk 5: Hall Right Now: Snape Hall There are two walks: a red walk (7 Miles) & a purple walk 6 miles); do them separately for two half day walks or combine them to … Continue reading →

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All Saints Madeley Website: History & Events On-line:

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Capto

www.allsaints-madeley.org.uk All Saints’ is a friendly and welcoming church in the village of Madeley, six miles from Newcastle under-Lyme. We are a lively community of all ages and backgrounds, and we are passionate about the message of Jesus. Whether you … Continue reading →

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New Book About Madeley

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Andrew T. Finney

Madeley Through Time. Tony Lancaster the author of Audley Through Time has turned his attention to Madeley and his book, due to be published this February will be available on-line from Amazon and hopefully in shops in the village. Full … Continue reading →

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A Gallery of Old Photos

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Andrew T. Finney

Madeley photos of old are of interest to all. To show off those photographs gathered by the Madeley website, a special area where they can now be viewed easily has been set up. It is intended to continue adding images … Continue reading →

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