AUTHORS are taking viewers on an alphabetical tour of Knutsford’s heritage to discover the stories at the rear of its several streets and buildings.
Jean and John Bradburn’s A-Z of Knutsford: Sites-People-Historical past incorporates interesting details and intriguing tales about the town, digging deeper into gatherings these types of as May possibly Day and the area’s connections with perfectly-acknowledged men and women.
Jean and John have lived in Knutsford for 30 a long time and Jean used significantly of her childhood in the city.
Now retired, they have prepared a amount of Amberley record guides which include A-Z of Manchester and Central Manchester By means of Time.
Jean is now an grownup tutor, featuring courses in loved ones history.
John has several manufacturing credits in theatre, Television and movie.
They mentioned: “Despite its dimensions, the Cheshire town of Knutsford is total of heritage, with its Italianate architecture and quirky buildings.
“It is also surrounded by stately properties created by the landed gentry such as Tabley Residence and Tatton Park.
“According to legend, its identify was derived by King Canute fording the river listed here.
“On the other hand, this has been disputed by historians as the River Lily is actually no a lot more than a brook.
“Knutsford has an proven put in literary history as it delivered the inspiration and setting for Elizabeth Gaskell’s novel ‘Cranford’ in which she describes its figures with light humour and affection.
“She lived in the city for quite a few years and is buried in the churchyard of Brook Road Unitarian Chapel.”
A-Z of Knutsford: Destinations-Persons-Heritage is totally illustrated in the course of and is offered from September 15.