winsford

May 2025 This is a spot I’ve had my eye on for a while — I drive past it all the time, so it’s been on my radar. A few weeks ago, I finally found a way in. Unfortunately, I was swiftly followed by what felt like every kid in Winsford, and the place quickly turned into a makeshift crèche. I...

The history Built in 1895, money for construction of the school was supplied by local industrialist Sir Joseph Verdin, who - along with his family - were at the time owners of the largest salt manufacturers in the United Kingdom, producing over 300,000 tonnes annually, hence the Verdin name...

Verdin County Grammar School Built in 1895 and designed by Manchester architects Woodhouse & Willoughby in a striking ‘Netherlandish Renaissance’ style. Money for construction of the school was supplied by local industrialist Sir Joseph Verdin, who - along with his family - were at the time...