The Macclesfield Express in 1968 hit the news stands on Thursdays and cost six pence (pre decimal)
The first edition of the Macclesfield Express in the New Year reported that only two new cases of foot and mouth disease had been identified locally and both were in existing infected areas
The first heavy snow of the winter fell on January 9th, bringing chaos to the area. There were strong complaints from Macclesfield businessmen about the state of the roads in the town centre
Bostocks coaches advertised a trip to watch the Burnley v Manchester United game at a cost of seven shillings and sixpence
The 148 year old bells from St Peter’s Church in Prestbury fell silent for five months as they were taken to Loughborough for a facelift
On January 20th, that well remembered match between The Silkmen and Fulham took place at Craven Cottage. On their return to Macclesfield, a crowd of 10,000 locals turned out in the Market Place to welcome the Silkmen back home
Bollington had plans for its second festival – a 10 day event from May 31st to June 9th with a theme of Looking at Leisure
A four year old Ford Anglia could be bought from a local garage for £195
Featuring at the Majestic cinema, Sidney Portier was appearing in the film “To Sir With Love”
Councillor LJN Williams of Motram St Andrew succeeded Mrs Agnew as Chairman of Macclesfield Rural District Council
C and A opened a new store in the newly built Mersey Square in Stockport
Councillor Mrs EA Mosley OBE JP was elected as chairman of Bollington Urban District Council, the first lady to hold the position
Opposition mounted to a proposed second local industrial estate in the Birtles area
Errwood Reservoir was opened in June of this year by the Duchess of Kent. The reservoir had cost £1½ million to create
Some prices for the weekly shop – McDougal’s flour 1shilling and7 pence for a 3 pound bag Oxo cubes – 2 shillings and three pence a dozen; Heinz Spaghetti – one shilling and one penny for a 15¾ ounce tin
The Bells of St John’s Church rang out “in gay tones” to herald the arrival of Princess Margaret on her visit to Bollington
