Interviews

The following are extracts from interviews / focus group discussion I conducted with a range of people who have insights that significantly add to a shared understanding of Birchwood’s landscape and social history. They are residents, current employees of Warrington Borough Council, and now retired employees of Warrington New Town Development Corporation. The conversations took place between 2016 and 2018. Where consent has been given, I have identified names of interviewees.

Edited extracts from interview with Gaynor Kerry Ranger with Warrington’s Ranger Service since the mid 1980’s 

Edited extracts from interview with David Scott Chief Landscape Architect for Warrington New Town Development Corporation

Edited extracts from interview with Estelle Linney, Resident of Birchwood since 1978

edited extracts from interview with Robert Tregay Deputy Chief Landscape Architect for Warrington New Town Development Corporation 

Edited extracts from interview with Kevin McCready, current Environment Manager for Warrington East, Warrington Borough Council