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27/06/2024

This picture shows the extension being built at Saint George's Hall Denton in 1973. Can anybody remember this being built?

Picture taken from the Reporter.

23/06/2024

🔍 Lost Landmark Alert! 🏢

Does anybody recognize this building? Clue: it was demolished around 1968. Put your guesses in the comments below! 🕵️‍♂🕵️

Let's see who can remember this piece of our history!

19/06/2024

This image dates to around 1900 and shows Woodend Lane, Hyde from outside the vicarage, looking towards the railway. Does this image from over 100 years ago look familiar to anyone today?

For more images from Tameside's past check out the Tameside Image Archive: https://public.tameside.gov.uk/imagearchive/

16/06/2024

🏆⚽️ With England's first Euros match today, check out this action shot! Here's the Wenlock Way Football team from Gorton practicing their heading skills. Do you recognize anyone in the picture? Let us know! 👀📸

Picture taken from 1974 Reporter.

14/06/2024

⚽️ As we gear up for England's first match of the Euros, take a moment to explore Tameside's rich football heritage! 🌟

Our borough has produced three World Cup winners: Sir Geoff Hurst, Jimmy Armfield, and Simone Perrotta. 🏆🏅

Discover their inspiring stories and the legacy they’ve left in the world of football.

Many of us will be looking forward to watching the Euros this summer – hoping that this might be our team’s year! Although Tameside sits right on the door step of the 2023/24 season Premier League winners Manchester City, we have an array of non-league clubs across the borough which includes Cur...

13/06/2024

🌧️🎺 Check out this picture of Thornsett Band braving a very rainy sponsored walk in July 1973! Do you remember this event or recognize anyone in the band? Share your memories with us! ☔️🎶

10/06/2024

Check out this picture of four men with penny farthings! On the left is Dr. Williams, Mayor of Stalybridge, and second from the left is James Knott, who later owned a draper's shop on Market Street, Stalybridge. The photograph dates to around 1900 and is taken at Croft House Millbrook.

Check out Tameside Local Studies image archive for more interesting pictures from Tameside's past: https://public.tameside.gov.uk/imagearchive/

06/06/2024

Today marks the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. Learn more about the incredible stories of the brave men from Tameside who played a crucial role in this historic event. From local heroes to extraordinary acts of courage, read all about their remarkable contributions.

Operation Overlord, better known as D-Day, stands as one of the most significant and courageous military operations in history. On June 6, 1944, Allied the beaches of Normandy, France, marking the beginning of the end of World War II in Europe. Among the brave souls who participated in this monument...

04/06/2024

This picture shows Park Lodge, Mossley. Judging from the children's dress in the photograph it probably dates to around the late nineteenth century. Do you have any stories about this place?

31/05/2024

Check out this postcard from circa 1905. It shows the view of Stalybridge showing St Matthews ('tin church') in foreground Holy Trinity, Cheatham's Mill, Heginbottom Brewery, Mottram Road (in the background on the right), houses in foreground Sand Street on right, Hollins Street on left. Do any of the building looks familiar to you?

28/05/2024

Check out this picture from the 1973 Reporter! It captures a group of people lending a hand to clean the canal at Portland Basin. What a great community effort!

21/05/2024

This picture from the 1974 Reporter shows Gorton Lower Reservoir drained. Can you remember seeing the reservoir like this?

18/05/2024

We're thrilled to share a new item to our collection at Tameside Local Studies! It's a leaflet dating back to 1974, created when Tameside Borough was first established. It showcases working for the newly formed council, complete with salary scales and benefits.

2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the formation of Tameside and throughout the year, we'll be highlighting 50 significant documents from our archives. The first five items look at industry and working in Tameside. Join us at Tameside Local Studies and Archive Centre to see the significant documents on display!

15/05/2024

Check out this picture of a puppy and kitten sharing a bowl of food. The pair were found playing together moors near Stalybridge. They were taken to Land Head Kennels.

Picture taken from 1974 Reporter.

10/05/2024

Check out this picture of a coronation play that Stalyhill School in Stalybridge put on in honour of Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee. Do you recognize anyone is this photograph or have any memories celebrating the jubilee?

Picture taken from 1977 reporter.

07/05/2024

Check out this picture out side the Lamb Inn on Haughton Green Road Denton. The pub stood at the entrance of what is now Church Avenue. In the picture you can see the landlord Thomas Moores is in his shirt sleeves and the tall man with the dog under his arm is Bill Mortledge.

02/05/2024

Check out these pictures from the Tameside Image Archive dating from January 1953! They show earth works for installation of interchange loopline at Dovehouse Bridge, near Brookfield Signal Box, close to Godley Junction Station.

Enjoy a visit to Tameside Local Studies and Archives Centre to discover and research local history!

30/04/2024

Check out this picture of a housing development being built off Chapel Street in Dukinfield. Do you remember these houses being built?

Picture taken from 1977 Reporter.

25/04/2024

This image shows Tollemache Arms (public house) at Woodhead, Holme Moss Road. 'The Teetotal Tavern' was named after Lord Tollemache, Lord of the Manor of Longdendale, Image circa 1890.

To see more historic pictures of Tameside check out Tameside Local Studies image archive: https://public.tameside.gov.uk/imagearchive/

22/04/2024

Check out this postcard that has the postmark 1910! It shows Huddersfield Road, Millbrook bottom of Ditchcroft, showing tram, groups of children in street. The Royal Oak pub is front right.

19/04/2024

This picture shows a large section of canal that has collapsed in Disley leaving a large hole. People are standing close to the house watching the scene. Can anybody remember this?
Picture taken from 1973 Reporter.

17/04/2024

Check out this picture of Astley Mill in Dukinfield fire engine and crew! Cotton Mills were very susceptible to fire and in the days before an efficient fire service, the owners made their own fire fighting arrangements. The mill was demolished in 1935 to make way for new housing.

16/04/2024

📢 Join us tomorrow, Wednesday the 17th April at 2pm, for a captivating Free Talk, hosted by the International Brigade! 🌍 Discover the remarkable story of Tameside's involvement in the Spanish Civil War. Don't miss out on this opportunity to delve into history.

15/04/2024

🚨 Lost Landmark Alert! 🚨

🏭 Does anybody remember this now-forgotten mill? 🏭

Here's a clue: You may have once done a supermarket shop on the site of this mill.

🔍 Can you crack the mystery? Leave your answers in the comments below!

11/04/2024

Check out this picture of two RAF helicopters! Do you remember seeing them?

Picture taken from 1969 Reporter

09/04/2024

This picture shows a group of men and a dog camping on Werneth Low. The picture dates to around the 1920s.

Find more hidden picture gems on Tameside Local Studies Image archive!

https://public.tameside.gov.uk/imagearchive/

05/04/2024

This picture shows the site being prepared for the new swimming baths in Denton in 1973! Do you have any memories from the swimming baths in Denton. Picture from 1973 Reporter.

03/04/2024

Can you solve this puzzle from the 1969 Denton Reporter? Leave your answers in the comments below!

01/04/2024

Check out this image from the image archive! It shows the old Red Hall Methodist Chapel in Audenshaw. This building was demolished in 1877 to make way for the Audenshaw Reservoirs.

29/03/2024

Happy Easter! Check out this picture of a new born lamb from Ollerset Farm New mills.
Picture taken from 1974 Reporter.