Category Archives: Historical

Betley History Society: Walk about in Madeley: Thursday, 15th August:

with Tony Lancaster www.blhs.co.uk

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Betley History Society: ‘History of Barthomley’: July 25th:

with Rev. Darrel Speedy www.blhs.co.uk

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Betley History Society: Items from Archives: June 27th:

www.blhs.co.uk

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Do you remember Finnish sailors in Madeley?

Frank Large has got in touch to ask if any Madeley residents might still remember some Finnish sailors who worked in Madeley some time after 1917 (it’s a distant memory by now to be sure!) They were stranded after their … Continue reading

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New Book: The Crewes of Crewe Hall:

Although the book centres on the Crewe family & Crewe Hall, as they were the landowners at Madeley following the marriage between John Offley & Ann Crewe in 1679, Madeley does feature. The book is written by Ray Gladden (who … Continue reading

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Madeley Walk Number Five:

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 Organ Repairs

The organ was installed after the Chanel rebuilding of 1872. The last major overhaul wasd in 1956. A number of pips and stops are no longer working as well as they could. A proper service of the organ, on the … Continue reading

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

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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Madeley College Reunion

There will be a Madeley College Reunion for anyone who was there in the 1970s, to be held at Keele University, on the weekend of 12th July 2013. Contact Valda Davies – valda@blueyonder.co.uk for details!

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New Book About Madeley

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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