Staircase House and Stockport Museum

Staircase House and Stockport Museum Staircase House is a Grade II* listed medieval building dating from around 1460 situated in Stockpor Grade 2* listed building.
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Staircase House offers a unique glimpse into the life of mediæval and renaissance Stockport, the origins of the town, its status as a borough and a market town, and the subsequent stages of the House's development until the 1940s, when it was last used as a private dwelling. Also on the same site is Stockport Museum! Time-travel from Palaeolithic to present day Stockport to experience the town’s e

ntire history under one roof. Explore fantastic finds;

>Mellor Iron Age hilltop settlement
>Life in medieval times
>The thriving textile industry of the Victorian era
>The impact of World War I

And don't forget our popular family gallery - designed to help imaginations run wild, it is a space where anything is possible. Stockport Museum is free entry, charges apply to Staircase House.

If you fancy getting crafty then get yourself booked on to one of our upcoming workshops with Caroline Coates Illustrati...
13/03/2023

If you fancy getting crafty then get yourself booked on to one of our upcoming workshops with Caroline Coates Illustration and Craft Workshops! We got some lovely comments at the latest session on Saturday with people saying they 'loved every minute' and 'what a great experience'

There are just 4 tickets left for the sock pigs and friends session in April so if you want to join us, get booked on.

https://stockport-museums.arttickets.org.uk/staircase-house/2022-04-01-general-admission-to-staircase-house

May and June are both sold out but there are tickets left for July.

We had a brilliant day yesterday welcoming a lovely group from Stockport County Community Trust.  We really enjoyed meet...
25/02/2023

We had a brilliant day yesterday welcoming a lovely group from Stockport County Community Trust. We really enjoyed meeting everyone and hope to see you all again soon!

We're looking forward to welcoming back Caroline Coates Illustration and Craft Workshops this weekend for a sold out pap...
09/02/2023

We're looking forward to welcoming back Caroline Coates Illustration and Craft Workshops this weekend for a sold out paper flowers workshop. There are workshops coming up throughout the year, and as tickets are selling fast we thought an update might be in order!

March - sold out
April - limited availability
May - sold out
June - 1 ticket available
July - good availability
September - sold out
October - good availability
November - sold out
December - good availability

Click the link to book your tickets: https://stockport-museums.arttickets.org.uk/staircase-house/2022-04-01-general-admission-to-staircase-house

If you've got your eye on any of our 'Create at Staircase' sessions with Caroline Coates Illustration and Craft Workshop...
31/01/2023

If you've got your eye on any of our 'Create at Staircase' sessions with Caroline Coates Illustration and Craft Workshops then get your tickets booked! February and March are sold out with limited tickets remaining for April and May.

We had a fabulous time last weekend bookbinding with Caroline Coates Illustration and Craft Workshops. There are worksho...
20/01/2023

We had a fabulous time last weekend bookbinding with Caroline Coates Illustration and Craft Workshops. There are workshops throughout the year and tickets are going fast so take a look at the programme and get yourself booked on if you fancy being creative in 2023!

Wow! We're happy to see so many of you have booked on to these sessions.  January, February and March are now sold out b...
03/01/2023

Wow! We're happy to see so many of you have booked on to these sessions. January, February and March are now sold out but there's plenty of space on the rest of the sessions. We hope to see you there!

https://stockport-museums.arttickets.org.uk/staircase-house

If you enjoy crafts and would like to come and enjoy some fun, relaxed sessions in the heart of Stockport then take a look at our new programme of workshops with Caroline Coates at Staircase House and Stockport Museum.
Each month there will be a new craft to try - with something for everyone including calligraphy, macrame and resin!

The first session will be on January 14th - the perfect start to the new year! Book your place here https://orlo.uk/YPb04

If you're looking for a last-minute Christmas gift that doesn't rely on arriving through the post then take a look at ou...
14/12/2022

If you're looking for a last-minute Christmas gift that doesn't rely on arriving through the post then take a look at our 'Create at Staircase' programme. book your crafty loved one a ticket on a fun, relaxing workshop for adults led by artist Caroline Coates Illustration and Craft Workshops

The first session with be simple bookbinding on 14th January 2023.

See the entire programme and book your tickets here: https://stockport-museums.arttickets.org.uk/staircase-house

We're excited to be welcoming back Father Christmas this year at Staircase House! Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th December...
02/11/2022

We're excited to be welcoming back Father Christmas this year at Staircase House! Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th December. Enjoy a festive family visit to a hands-on historic house, follow the reindeer trail and meet the man himself.

📞call to book 0161 474 4444

It's official! Booking is open to visit Father Christmas at Staircase House this December 🎅🎄🎁

On Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th December, Father Christmas will be coming to Staircase House. As well as visiting Father Christmas and receiving a gift, children will be able to complete a reindeer trail around Staircase House and take part in festive craft activities at our Christmas Creation Station.

Admission to this event is £12.50 per child, including special free entry for up to 2 adults with each booking. Any additional adults will be required to pay the standard admission fee (£5.50 for adults and £4.00 for concessions).

❗ Booking for this event is essential. To book your slot, please visit the Staircase House front desk or call 0161 474 4444.

Looking for something to do in Stockport tomorrow? Come and visit us! There's always plenty to see and get hands on with...
25/10/2022

Looking for something to do in Stockport tomorrow? Come and visit us! There's always plenty to see and get hands on with and we've also got a special 'Pumpkin Trail' in Staircase House for half term! See the shared post for details of the trail.

Looking for things to do over the October half term break? From Saturday 22nd - Sunday 30th October, we're hosting a Pumpkin Parade trail in Staircase House. Find the pumpkins, write down the letters and unscramble them to answer a spooky riddle! 🎃

Trails are £2 per child

Regular admission charges apply for accompanying adults (Adult £5.50 / Concession £4.00)

Open Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm (last entry 3.45pm) & Sunday 11am - 4pm (last entry 2.45pm)

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It’s beginning to look at lot like Christmas at Staircase House as we get ready for a visit from Father Christmas on 11t...
21/11/2021

It’s beginning to look at lot like Christmas at Staircase House as we get ready for a visit from Father Christmas on 11th and 12th December. A great visit for all the family with a festive trail and crafts as well as a gift from Father Christmas for each child.

Click the link to find out more, or give us a ring on 0161 474 4444 to find out more and book.

Saturday https://www.stockport.gov.uk/events/visit-father-christmas-at-staircase-house-saturday11?date=2021-12-11

Sunday https://www.stockport.gov.uk/events/visit-father-christmas-at-staircase-house-sunday12?date=2021-12-12

09/09/2021

Sun 19th September: Bramall Hall are delighted to be welcoming Cap & Dove, Greater Manchester’s Mini Arts Centre on wheels!

On display in the Mini Museum will be the fabulous artwork from Stockport Artist, Nicholas Granville. You'll be able to see his painting of Peterloo: 'Stockport Female Reformers Masque of Anarchy', the image that came second place in the Stockport Open Exhibition 2019.

Look out for The Daily Dance with Ailsa McPhee who will be hosting an Outside Disco at 2pm that is FREE to take part in!

Stockport for Peace will also be on site handing out flyers to bring your attention to a variety of issues that face us today.

Plus there will be tours of the Cap & Dove centre itself.

Drop in
For all ages

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Stockport Museums and Archives want to record the history of 2020 and are working together to collect items to document ...
14/08/2020

Stockport Museums and Archives want to record the history of 2020 and are working together to collect items to document your year so far.

So much has happened in the Stockport community, and with your help, we want everyone's experiences to be represented. This can be anything from health, social, and political issues to work, volunteering, leisure and play time.

We want to add some of your objects, images and stories to our collections, and if the response is strong enough, put together an online exhibition.

Please email: [email protected] if you have anything you would be willing to contribute to the collection.

Help us record 2020 - a year which will be remembered for so many reasons.

Would you like get involved and help Stockport Museums and Archives?

Stockport Museums and Archives want to record the history of 2020 and are asking people if they have any objects, images and stories to add to their collections and if the response is strong enough, they will put together an online exhibition!

So much has happened in the Stockport community, and with your help, they want everyone's experiences to be represented. This can be anything from health, social, and political issues to work, volunteering, leisure and play time.

If you have anything you would be willing to contribute to the collection please email: [email protected].

Councillor Kate Butler, Cabinet Member for Citizen Focus at Stockport Council, said: “We have all been on our own journey over the last few months and capturing people’s experiences of this unique moment in history is so important. Everyone has their own personal story to tell so please do get in touch and help us create something really special for Stockport.”

Help us record 2020 - a year which will be remembered for so many reasons.

https://www.stockport.gov.uk/news/collecting-stockport-2020-help-stockport-museums-and-archives-record-the

22/07/2020

**COVID-19 Experiences Survey** Please take part in this survey to help the new Stockport organisation, Forward, understand the demographics of our communities in Stockport and what their experiences with the COVID-19 lockdown have been.

They are particularly interested in minority groups and those with protected characteristics. This is so they can shape current and future services to better suit the needs of the population of Stockport. Thank you 😃

As Staircase House and Stockport Museum are not open just yet, we thought you might like to have a look at how you can a...
06/07/2020
How to explore the British Museum from home

As Staircase House and Stockport Museum are not open just yet, we thought you might like to have a look at how you can access The British Museum's Collection online! The British Musuem with Google link is particularly good!

Check out everything they have on offer online by following the link below:

When we first opened our doors in 1759, we proudly declared ourselves a place for ‘all studious and curious persons’. It’s a mission we’re still dedicated to – even if we can’t currently welcome visitors in person. With that in mind, we’d like to share the many ways in which you can ex...

Check out this Children's Writing Competition from Seven Arches Publishing!
24/06/2020
Welcome to Seven Arches

Check out this Children's Writing Competition from Seven Arches Publishing!

You can help us make a wonderful new 2020 edition of 'Does The Tardis have a Carbon Footprint' by taking part in our competition.

Has your family enjoyed taking part in an online activity by a Museum? It could be a live broadcast, craft activity, qui...
20/05/2020
Introducing the Family Friendly Museum Award From Home! - Kids in Museums

Has your family enjoyed taking part in an online activity by a Museum? It could be a live broadcast, craft activity, quiz, social media challenge, game or something else! Kids in Musuems want to hear about it!

Theyare acknowledging the work of museum staff with a special one-off set of awards: the Family Friendly Museum Award From Home.

They are inviting families and museums to share what they think is the best virtual activity created by a museum, gallery, historic house or heritage site.

Today we are delighted to open nominations for our new award, celebrating how museums and heritage sites have supported families through lockdown.

Competition Time with Stockport's Seven Arches Publishing! Check out the post below for further details 🤩
11/05/2020

Competition Time with Stockport's Seven Arches Publishing! Check out the post below for further details 🤩

To help mark this 75th anniversary of VE Day, and to bring a little extra happiness to your lockdown, we’re going to invite you to take part in a competition!

It’s really simple – and you could win a COMPLETE SET OF ALL THE TIME TRAVELLER SERIES BOOKS, worth nearly £100!!

Here’s how it’ll work - our GREAT LOCKDOWN COMPETITION 2020!

If you go to our website at www.sevenarchespublishing.co.uk, you’ll find lots of information about all the books we publish currently. Remember that bit – it’s important.

So, three times each week, for the next four weeks, we’re going to post up questions that we want YOU to answer – that’s TWELVE questions in all. And you’ll find all the answers somewhere on our website, among the Synopsis sections for the books in our fabulous and exciting history-mystery Time Traveller Series. You don’t have to read the books, or even know much about history (though it might help you if you do!) – all you need is the patience to hunt down the answer you’re looking, and a little bit of thought.

Once you’ve got your answer, post it below that day’s question. Don’t worry if you miss a day – you can always go back later and post an answer to a question you’ve missed.

When we’ve finished all twelve questions, our office book-elves will go through all the answers and the person who gets the most right will WIN! And if more than one entrant gets them all right then we’ll get a spare book-elf to pick the winner out of a hat!

We’ll post up the first question this evening. Every question will be accompanied by a picture which might (or might not) be a little clue…

GOOD LUCK, TIME TRAVELLERS!!

19/03/2020

With effect from 5pm Wednesday 18th March, all of Stockport Council’s Museums (Air Raid Shelters, Bramall Hall, Chadkirk Chapel, Hat Works, Staircase House, Stockport Museum and Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery) are closed to the public and schools until further notice.

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09/03/2020

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Contemporary Six - The Gallery
04/03/2020

Contemporary Six - The Gallery

Artist Helen Clapcott will be conducting a talk 'A Portrait of Stockport North, South, East, West' at Staircase House and Stockport Museum on Saturday 14 March from 1–2pm.

For anyone who has visited the Gallery and enjoyed her beautifully contemplative tempera paintings of in the flesh, this is one not to be missed.

If this would be of interest, we have a number of leaflets in the Gallery.

Sat 22nd Feb: We have fantastic event for all you 10cc fans! Set in Stockport Museum, in the gallery dedicated to the hi...
12/02/2020
10cc Worst Band in the World Book Launch

Sat 22nd Feb: We have fantastic event for all you 10cc fans! Set in Stockport Museum, in the gallery dedicated to the history and influence of the town's Strawberry Recording Studios, this FREE book launch will include a short talk, a Q+A and book-signing with the author, Liam Newton.

For those of you that don't know, 10cc were born in Stockport's Strawberry Recording Studios and created some of the classic hits of the 1970s.

Running Order:

1pm – Strawberry guided tour
2pm – Talk followed by Q&A
2pm – 4pm – book signing

Get your FREE ticket from the Eventbrite link below:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/10cc-worst-band-in-the-world-book-launch-tickets-91530988651?fbclid=IwAR3eeh6oAHsV4trTZaSkaiaW7SorrrYRFZ8T5xln8H38jZjcuR4utSBCtHw

Official launch of Liam Newton's definitive biography of one of Britain's most influential bands of the 1970s. With their roots in the 1960s Manchester music scene, 10cc were born in Stockport's Strawberry Recording Studios and created some of the classic hits of the 1970s. Set in Stockport Museum,....

Sat 22nd Feb: We have fantastic event for all you 10cc fans! Set in Stockport Museum, this FREE book launch will include...
30/01/2020
10cc Worst Band in the World Book Launch

Sat 22nd Feb: We have fantastic event for all you 10cc fans! Set in Stockport Museum, this FREE book launch will include a short talk, a Q+A and book-signing with the author, Liam Newton.

For those of you that don't know, 10cc were born in Stockport's Strawberry Recording Studios and created some of the classic hits of the 1970s.

Get your FREE ticket from the Eventbrite link below:

Official launch of Liam Newton's definitive biography of one of Britain's most influential bands of the 1970s. With their roots in the 1960s Manchester music scene, 10cc were born in Stockport's Strawberry Recording Studios and created some of the classic hits of the 1970s. Set in Stockport Museum,....

If you missed out on the Palaeolithic ‘Venus’ figurine workshop with Learning Through Making at Staircase House on 18th ...
22/01/2020
Learning Through Making – Learning Through Making

If you missed out on the Palaeolithic ‘Venus’ figurine workshop with Learning Through Making at Staircase House on 18th Jan then catch up on how the figurines were made in the item below...

The next workshop from 'Learning Through Making' is
Making a Mesolithic 'Star Carr' type pendant on Sat 1st Feb at 1pm.

To book your place Eventbrite just click on the link:

➡️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/making-a-mesolithic-star-carr-type-pendant-tickets-80688061163

Further workshops are:

➡️https://www.eventbrite.com/e/making-a-neolithic-grooved-ware-pot-tickets-80694701023

➡️https://www.eventbrite.com/e/making-a-bronze-age-arrowhead-tickets-80696582651

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'Hatting Walk' taking place on Sat 25th Jan at 10.30am. Tickets £8 - please call Hatworks on  0161 474 2399 to book your...
09/01/2020

'Hatting Walk' taking place on Sat 25th Jan at 10.30am. Tickets £8 - please call Hatworks on 0161 474 2399 to book your place.

Wishing all our followers and visitors a very Happy New Year!
31/12/2019

Wishing all our followers and visitors a very Happy New Year!

Can you spot who is at Staircase House today?That's right it's Santa!  He will be at Staircase House  from 1pm - 4pm. Pr...
22/12/2019

Can you spot who is at Staircase House today?

That's right it's Santa! He will be at Staircase House from 1pm - 4pm.

Price: £7.50 per child (Gift included) and £1 per adult

Can you spot who is at Staircase House today?That's right it's Santa!  He will be at Staircase House from 1pm - 4pm.Pric...
21/12/2019

Can you spot who is at Staircase House today?

That's right it's Santa! He will be at Staircase House from 1pm - 4pm.

Price: £7.50 per child (Gift included) and £1 per adult

Can you spot who is at Staircase House this evening until 6pm!  That's right it's Santa!  He will also be at Staircase H...
20/12/2019

Can you spot who is at Staircase House this evening until 6pm!

That's right it's Santa! He will also be at Staircase House Sat 21st and Sun 22nd from 1pm - 4pm.

Price: £7.50 per child (Gift included) and £1 per adult

Ho Ho Ho!! It’s not too late to drop in to see Father Christmas in Staircase House!!  Come to Foodie Friday this evening...
20/12/2019

Ho Ho Ho!! It’s not too late to drop in to see Father Christmas in Staircase House!! Come to Foodie Friday this evening at Stockport Market Place and make sure you leave time to see Father Christmas between 4pm and 6pm!

Price: £7.50 per child (gift included)
£1 per adult.

Hope to see you later!

🎅

Thinking of visiting us over the Christmas Holidays? Check out our Opening Hours here!
19/12/2019

Thinking of visiting us over the Christmas Holidays? Check out our Opening Hours here!

Staircase House and Stockport Museum's cover photo
16/12/2019

Staircase House and Stockport Museum's cover photo

Great photo of Staircase House in the late 70's before it's renovation.Thank you to Pete Adamson for sharing his photo w...
10/10/2019

Great photo of Staircase House in the late 70's before it's renovation.

Thank you to Pete Adamson for sharing his photo with us! 😊

Metropolitan Borough of Stockport is consulting on a number of cost-saving proposals regarding Stockport Museums' servic...
04/10/2019
Museums Consultation - Page 1 of 7 - Stockport Metropolitan Borough Citizen Space - Citizen Space

Metropolitan Borough of Stockport is consulting on a number of cost-saving proposals regarding Stockport Museums' services; including reducing the number of Museum sites run by the council, limiting opening times, introducing charges and moving the Museum from the Market Place to Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery.

Please have your say by filling in the survey at the link below:

https://consultation.stockport.gov.uk/policy-performance-and-reform/museums-consultation-2019/consultation/subpage.2019-09-13.6972164171/

Find and participate in consultations run by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council

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Grade 2* listed building. Staircase House offers a unique glimpse into the life of mediæval and renaissance Stockport, the origins of the town, its status as a borough and a market town, and the subsequent stages of the House's development until the 1940s, when it was last used as a private dwelling. Also on the same site is Stockport's Museum.

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Schools OUT for February Half-term!

If you are looking for something to engage and entertain the younger members of your household over the February half-term, why not head to Bramall Hall to explore this fabulous historic house?

We have brand new explorer tool belts equipped with; torches, binoculars and a magnifying glass for this purpose.

You can also add some extra fun to your visit with a bag of activities exploring how the past residents of Bramall Hall ‘reduced, reused and recycled’ – you might even get some ideas if you’re trying to be kinder to the environment. We’ve used some things we might otherwise have thrown away to create the packs.

Activity Packs are £3 each and are available from our online tickets office:
https://orlo.uk/tKlSE Admin team Stockport Tourism Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery Staircase House and Stockport Museum Stockport Air Raid Shelters Stockport Air Raid Shelter Tours
Another prime-time TV show filmed in Stockport! Keep a look out for some landmarks, including the market and Staircase House and Stockport Museum as they go back in time to the 1830s for the BBC's Dodger staring Christopher Ecclestone. Tune in from 6 February! Admin team Stockport Tourism
A list of places to go in the holidays with the children in and around Buxton and also around Derbyshire/Cheshire.

A lot of these places have different events and activities for the children in the holidays.

Walks/Bike/Halls:

Tegg's Nose Country Park
Soloman's Temple
Poole's Cavern & Country Park
Lyme Park NT
Tissington Trail
Monsal Trail Cycle Hire
Tittesworth Water
Chatsworth House
Carsington Water
Rudyard Lake
Bramall Hall
Thornbridge Hall & Gardens - RHS Partner Garden
RSPB Coombes Valley and Consall Woods

Peak District Kids has the best website for days out and also child friendly walks!

Farms/Animals:

Blaze Farm
Matlock Meadows
The Garden House, Marple
Matlock Farm Park
Peak Wildlife Park
The Jungle.
Tagg Lane Dairy

Soft Play:

Arc Leisure Matlock
All4Fun
Peak Adventure

Museums/Library:

Buxton Museum and Art Gallery
Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre
Staircase House and Stockport Museum
Macclesfield Museums
Science and Industry Museum
Macclesfield Library
Buxton Library
Buxton Opera House Learning & Engagement

Sports:

Peak Practice Golf
Buxton Swimming and Fitness Centre
Macclesfield Leisure Centre
Bakewell Swimming Pool
Matlock Bath Rowing Boats

Misc:

Brookside Miniature Railway
Pavilion Gardens

Seasonal:

Libby’s Pumpkin & Sunflower Patch
Pumpkin Corner

ANY OTHER PLACES THAT PEOPLE GO?
NEW POST! 🥰 Continuing with my recent theme of UK-based ideas of what to get up to locally this year, here are my tips for things to do in Stockport. Good old Stockport is local to me and it's where I do a lot of my eating, drinking and shopping, so I know it pretty well.

If you’ve not heard of it before, Stockport is a historic market town just south of Manchester, England. In the 18th/19th centuries, it was a big deal in the region’s textile production and grew to be the capital of the UK’s hat-making industry. There’s even a hat museum there! 🎩🧢👒

Today, Stockport is often overshadowed by the popular city of Manchester being so close to it. But Stockport has seen a lot of regeneration lately. Every time I go in, there’s something new and interesting popping up. And it actually has some brilliant stuff going on, from excellent craft beer bars 🍻 to gorgeous and unusual shops as well as a brilliant market 🛍️ and a great foodie scene.🍕 Unfortunately, it also has a fairly run-down shopping area and a generic chain restaurant/cinema complex, so this can give a negative first impression. You have to dig a little further (or get some tips from a local blogger…😉) to find all the lovely hidden gems around the old town and historic market area. If you know where to go, you’ll see a much nicer and different side to it.

Anyway, if you fancy a visit, I've listed some of my favourite things to do, see, and (of course) eat and drink there. Please give it a share if you enjoy the post! And as ever, I'm tagging anything mentioned below.
In conjunction with Stockport Museums and Creative Manchester we are running a series of making events at Staircase House. They start in mid January and this is a link to the first of the five.
Celebrate with us and 7 of Greater Manchester's top heritage sites, including the beautiful Elizabeth Gaskell's House and the fascinating Staircase House and Stockport Museum: https://buff.ly/2HwYseE
Chris has her hand on the tiller today, the sky is blue and all is well with world.

What's On In Stockport, Stop in Stockport, Totally Stockport, Stockport Tourism, Stockport Foodie Friday, Staircase House and Stockport Museum, We are Stockport, Stockport Old Town
Joy Division on The Streets of Stockport: Photographer Paul Slattery reports on a recent presentation about his iconic 1979 photo session and Strawberry Studios Exhibition.
Hello everyone. I had never heard of Staircase House untill this morning. I am a volunteer at 'Saint Nicolas Place' Kings Norton. I was there and I got talking to a man who was telling me about the building. I was interested so I have looked the building up. I hope you don't mind but I am going to share a picture on my page, to give you a bit of publicity.
Was fortunate to be able to attend this year's Heritage Open Day, on Saturday 9th September, and had an absolute fantastic day, despite the rain showers. Definitely looking forward to next year's.
We are DDR Manchester, Definitely Different Radio. We produce speech and music podcasts and are particularly interested in Strawberry Studios and are looking forward to visiting the rebuild of the studio which we will be attending on Saturday.

Back in 2010, we had the pleasure of interviewing co-founder Peter Tattersall and Strawberry historian Dr Peter Wadsworth.

In 2013, we met up with Peter & Peter with former employee, Pauline Renshaw for an interview at Rubber Soul Recording Studios, Hallam Mill, Stockport for a chat and to explore the possibility of recording some tribute songs.

Pauline set about recruiting singers and musicians all of whom have recorded at Strawberry many times. They included Paul Burgess on drums (10cc). Toni Baker on keyboards (The Dakotas). Brian John Lewis, Lead Guitar (who has backed Cliff Richard amongst others) and Lee Renshaw on lead vocals and guitars. Danny Walsh, bass guitar and James Collins, acoustic guitar. Backing vocals include Ronnie Ravey (The Dakotas) Pete Maclaine, Lee Renshaw, Alison Renshaw, Toni Baker and more.

The result was two great songs recorded by the above-mentioned in Rubber Soul Studios Stockport. The producers Peter Tattersall (founder and sound engineer of great esteem) ,Matt Millward at Rubber Soul studios who kindly supplied free use of recording studio and facilities, and Lee Renshaw. Brian Whitelegge kindly suppliedvideo footage and stills of the recording session.

The first one was written by local musicians Lee and Frank Renshaw. "Glory Glory Man United" was recorded in the studio 30 years ago, and the lyrics were changed for this version as a tribute to Strawberry.

This can be viewed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QszZ8vl29yc

The second song "Strawberry Rainbows" was written by Lee Renshaw and can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYsEwq5yMxI

We are also celebrating this very special Strawberry Studios Heritage weekend by releasing some special podcasts which can be accessed via http://www.ddrmanchester.com.

We are very much looking forward to sharing in the celebrations!
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