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1. Politician Pamela was ahead of her times
Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 18 November 2008A WOMAN ‘ahead of her time’, a former political leader and health chief has died aged 80.
2. Fresh air and sun are best for pupils
Rochdale Observer, Saturday 8 November 2008CHILDREN who were fortunate enough to have any schooling in the early 20th century wouldn’t believe their eyes if they were able to go into a classroom of a 21st century school – they would no doubt think they had landed on another planet.
3. Kind and caring Roy had wonderful life
Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 21 October 2008A FORMER senior clerk for Rochdale Corporation transport department has died, aged 85.
4. Famous Hangman was Eagle employee
Rochdale Observer, Saturday 20 September 2008One of the most famous former workers at the Eagle Mill was a man by the name of John Ellis.
5. Mill workers were one happy family
Rochdale Observer, Saturday 20 September 2008HAPPY days working in the Eagle Mill, Balderstone, have been recalled by Bygones reader, Frances Hall.
6. Much-loved Lilian dies after her 100th birthday
Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 16 September 2008TRIBUTES are being paid to a much-loved parishioner who died just weeks after celebrating her 100th birthday.
7. Holiday death of TV sound engineer
Rochdale Observer, Tuesday 16 September 2008A FATHER-of-three died suddenly on the last day of his family holiday in Las Vegas.
8. Pages from the life of 'Lancashire Burns'
Rochdale Observer, Saturday 13 September 2008YOUNGER Rochdalians may know little of Edwin Waugh, but this Victorian giant of literature was a master of his trade.
9. Firefighters bring their history to life
Rochdale Observer, Monday 1 September 2008HISTORY is also about looking to the future, according to Bob Bonner of the Greater Manchester Fire Service Museum.
10. Dying days at the end of steam
Rochdale Observer, Saturday 30 August 2008IT’S 40 years ago this month that the age of steam ended on British Railways.
