This particular volume consists of articles that were wholly or partially published when the author, local history expert Dorothy Bentley Smith, was a columnist for the Macclesfield Express from March 2010 to mid-2012. In these articles, Dorothy covers a wide variety of topics on the theme of local history, from Victorian baths, railway outings and celebrations, to scandal, storms, and tragedy – this book dips into a multitude of topics. Each of the articles inside are accompanied by a selection of fascinating images, some of which are very rare and previously unseen. So, join Dorothy as she takes you on an insightful trip into Macclesfield's past.