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The series from #StockportHeritage Library testing how observant you are, as you walk around the borough #LookingUpStockport . This week photo 26 . Did you spot it was the former Unity Inn on the corner of Wellington Street and the A6? Another teaser next Friday.

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We continue the series from #StockportHeritage Library, to test how observant you are as you stroll around the borough #LookingUpStockport . Where are we this week? Answer tomorrow, 12pm. For more #Stockport photos https://t.co/ynceRzDE4q

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We continue our series of #StockportThenNow from #StockportHeritage Library, looking at Hillgate. This week the Middle Hillgate. In 1900, the building on the corner was Surplus Stores, now in 2026 it is Covent Garden Cafe. For more #Stockport photos https://t.co/Xj1Z1BiAaJ

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For #WhereinStockportWednesday this week from #StockportHeritage Library, we are in 1994 but whereabouts in the borough are we? For more photos looking at #Stockport through the years https://t.co/ta4MxP1eUb

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For #WhereinStockportWednesday last week from #StockportHeritage Library, we were in 1972. Did you spot we were on Belmont Street, Heaton Norris, looking towards the A6? Another tomorrow, 5pm. For more fascinating #Stockport photos https://t.co/V0N7IXRKBc

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Two years and 100 murals on for #StockportMuralMonday from #StockportHeritage Library, we are looking back at some of our favourites. This week the Joy Division 'Unknown Pleasures' Mural on The Underbank beer hall. The iconic 1979 album was recorded at Strawberry Studios.

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The series from #StockportHeritage Library testing how observant you are, as you walk around the borough #LookingUpStockport . This week photo 25 . It was a toy shop in the 1970s, now it is a hair salon, did you identify number 45 St. Petersgate? Another teaser next Friday.

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We continue the series from #StockportHeritage Library, to test how observant you are as you stroll around the borough #LookingUpStockport . Where are we this week? Answer tomorrow, 12pm. For more #Stockport photos https://t.co/M0WhkjD1hH

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We continue our series of #StockportThenNow from #StockportHeritage Library, looking at Hillgate. This week Higher Hillgate, with the Star and Garter pub in 1976 and fifty years on, in 2026. For more #Stockport photos https://t.co/WWthCSQ02J

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For #WhereinStockportWednesday this week from #StockportHeritage Library, we are in 1972 but whereabouts in the borough are we? For more photos looking at #Stockport through the years https://t.co/k50m2vEkRc

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For #WhereinStockportWednesday last week from #StockportHeritage Library, we were in 1973. Did you spot we were on Carrs Road in Cheadle? Another tomorrow, 5pm and for more memory jogging photos taken around the borough https://t.co/PbsRDXR8Ck

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Congratulations to our winners at last night's Stockport Children's Book Awards!

Picture Book - Jenny Peckles Lays Eggs with Speckles, by Rachel Emily, illus Paul Delaney
Read for Juniors - Good Bits, by Kes Gray, illus Ruby Wright
Read for Upper Juniors - Gloam, by Jack Mackay

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🎉 And the WINNER for Best Read for Upper Juniors 🎉
in the Stockport Children's Book Awards 2026 is...

Gloam
byJack Mackay

Congratulations!!!

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🎉 And the WINNER for Best Read for Juniors 🎉
in the Stockport Children's Book Awards 2026 is

Good Bits
by Kes Gray, illustrated by Ruby Wright

Congratulations!!!

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🎉 And the WINNER for Best Picture Book 🎉
in the Stockport Children's Book Awards 2026 is

Jenny Peckles Lays Eggs with Speckles
by Racel Emily, illustrated by Paul Delaney

Congratulations!!!

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Two years and 100 murals on for #StockportMuralMonday from #StockportHeritage Library, we are looking back at some of our faves. This week, the artwork by @thewheeltrimshady on Chestergate, unveiled as part of 2024's Stockport Town of Culture weekender and still turning heads.

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Just a few hours, now, until we announce the 🏆 WINNERS 🏆 of the Stockport Children's Book Awards 2026!

Follow us as we post the winners here after they are announced at the Book Awards Evening -- happening tonight at the Town Hall Ballroom.

Will your favourite be chosen?

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The series from #StockportHeritage Library testing how observant you are, as you walk around the borough #LookingUpStockport . This week, photo 24 . Did you spot it was former Royal Mail sorting office, now apartments on Wellington Road South? Another teaser next Friday.

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We continue the series from #StockportHeritage Library, to test how observant you are as you stroll around the borough #LookingUpStockport . Where are we this week? Answer tomorrow, 12pm. For more #Stockport photos https://t.co/e9tdNPj88C

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We continue our series of #StockportThenNow from #StockportHeritage Library, looking at Hillgate. This week Middle Hillgate with Rhythm House music shop in 1979 and in 2026, it is a solicitor's premises. For more #Stockport photos https://t.co/KRLqA6gkQb