New Street Mural – ‘Winds of Change’ now unveiled!
Mayor Martha Lloyd-Jones and consort Peter unveiled the new artwork by Tony Mallon on Wednesday 8 April 2026. This amazing addition to Widnes town centre depicts many important details brought about by co-creation with many Widnesians and Cultural Organsations. Live music and stalls - wonderful to see so many people supporting this event. Check it out!
New Street Mural – ‘Winds of Change’ now unveiled!
Mayor Martha Lloyd-Jones and consort Peter unveiled the new artwork by Tony Mallon on Wednesday 8 April 2026. This amazing addition to Widnes town centre depicts many important details brought about by co-creation with many Widnesians and Cultural Organsations. Live music and stalls – wonderful to see so many people supporting this event. Check it […]
The Halton Gallant Heroes booklet is now available to view on our website!
Halton Gallant Heroes booklet 1914-1918
ICI Weston Point Studios Collection at the Catalyst
Pop along to the Catalyst Museum to view the hundreds of photographs that were recently on display as part of the Heritage Open Days. All photos, some of which are bound into books are available to view in the Gossage Room Library on Floor 2. If you can help to identify some of the people […]
Runcorn Celebrates!
Completion of Landmark Dukesfield Murals with Free Community Festival – Saturday 26th July 2025
Introducing our new partner – Heatherfield Heritage
Heatherfield Heritage CIC is made up of an eclectic team that include practical crafts-people and skilled researchers – check out their page which has links to their website and some short films.
Tales from the Walls: The Dukesfield Murals & Beyond the Walls Celebration
The Dukesfield Murals are set to transform Runcorn’s landscape with stunning large-scale artwork, telling the stories of this unique part of town.https://www.hazlehurststudios.co.uk/post/tales-from-the-walls-the-dukesfield-murals-beyond-the-walls-celebration
Introducing one of the partners of HHP
Halton Libraries Local historical information is available through extensive book collections, parish records, newspaper archives, various family and local history indexes, trade directories, books and maps. Halton Lea Library concentrates on the history of Runcorn and Widnes Library is the place to go for the history of Widnes. There is also free online access to […]
Mars at the Museum
Date: Tuesday 28th January 2025 – Sunday 9th March 2025Price: £8.00 Luke Jerram’s mesmerising installation Mars is coming to Norton Priory Museum and Gardens in Runcorn, Cheshire for 6 weeks from 28th January 2025 to 9th March 2025. Following the incredible success of ‘Museum of the Moon’ in October 2021 and ‘Gaia’ in January 2024, […]
Runcorn Locks Restoration Society opportunities
Volunteers wanted for Free NCBA Community Crew/Boat Handling Courses Early in 2025 Unlock Runcorn (Runcorn Locks Restoration Society) will take delivery of 2 custom built visitor trip boats. These boats will be mainly used for public short trips and activities within Runcorn. We are looking to train volunteer crew members to help us operate these […]
Reconnecting Runcorn: A Transformative Year in 2024
As 2024 draws to a close, it’s remarkable to reflect on the transformative progress achieved through the Reconnecting Runcorn programme. From breaking ground on major projects to revitalising cultural hubs and community spaces, the year has been one of growth, collaboration, and innovation. Here’s a recap of some key milestones: The Brindley Enhancement Construction began in August […]
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