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  • Fri
    30
    May
    2025

    Legends of the Edge

    St Philip & St James, Church Lane, Alderley Edge SK9 7QE

    Above: Joe Beard, Malcolm Robinson, Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer

    Legends of the Edge is a celebration of some of the myths, legends and stories from that mysterious, ancient and rocky escarpment in Cheshire, known as The Edge of Alderley.

    In 1980 Poynton-based musician, songwriter and artist, Joe Beard*, brought together a set of his songs based around the rocky escarpment known as The Edge of Alderley. Realising that a strong narration was needed to support the stories the songs were telling, more of his songs were added, and the Gothic Folk Opus/Suite, ‘Legends of The Edge’ was born.

    It was performed at many festivals and other venues, receiving praise in The Guardian and City Life Magazine and broadcast twice on BBC Radio.

    Joe moved down to Tamworth where he became a regular performer at Tamworth Folk Club. In 2023 ‘Legends of The Edge’ was revived and performed by Joe, Paul Walker & Karen Pfeiffer with Malcolm Robinson as narrator. It was given a great receptions and received many favourable reviews. Now the band are bringing it back to ‘home turf’.

    Friday, 30th May, 2025 at St Philip & St James, Church Lane, Alderley Edge SK9 7QE.

    Tickets £12.00 available on Eventbrite HERE

    A glass of wine and light refreshments are included in the admission price.

    Joe Beard

    *In the 1960’s, Joe was a founder member of the infamous jug band The Purple Gang,remembered for their 1967 single Granny Takes A Trip which was promptly banned by the BBC.

    Taking the Purple – the extraordinary story of The Purple Gang . . . and all that!

     

Anson Engine Museum
Every Friday,Saturday & Sunday from 13 May – 29 October 2006 Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm Details: In his book, Horst O Hardenberg describes how the Otto-Langen engine displayed at the 1867 Paris Universal Exposition was called a Rattling monster or Devil s machine. Despite this, the engine went on to take the prestigious gold medal, beating the French built Hugon and Lenoir engines. Later that same year, Crossley Brothers in Manchester became the licensed manufacturer for Otto-Langen engines in the UK & Colonies. It is hailed as the first commercially successful engine The ?Rattling Monsters? exhibition tells the history and development of these engines as well allowing you the chance to see many exhibits never before made public. This exhibition is a World First! Museum Entry Fees Adults £3.50 Children under 14 £2.50 Children under 5 s free Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children) £10.00 No additional charge for Rattling Monsters Exhibition!
Date: 29/10/2005 Time:
To: 30/10/2005 Time:
Location: Anson Road
Poynton
Cheshire
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