What a carry on
Terry – Who can remember the ‘toffee made with butter’ man? He must have shouted out that phrase a thousand times a day. Its a wonder he had any voice left.
Brimrod Lane Toll
Brimrod Lane Toll Gate and House
Brimrod Lane in 1935
I cannot be sure if the Google View is the same place, it bears no resemblance anywhere on Brimrod Lane
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Red Cross Street
Red Cross Street Red Cross Street viewed from what is now the centre of the dual carriageway. Elizabeth Macpherson gee have never seen a road sign ‘no waiting this side today’! Rochdale Past, Present & Future. well spotted, I had not noticed Lorraine Myers Is that falinge flats you can see at the back being…
Boggart Lane Bridge
Boggart Lane Bridge Boggart Lane Bridge, this photo was taken by the site engineer in June 1934,—W.H.G.Mercer who then became Borough Surveyor in 1948. Info from Julie Whitworth This is the bridge near the entrance to Morrisons on Kingsway. It is quite confusing but as Gordon Monks pointed out on our Facebook Page Gordon Monks My thoughts are that…
Parish Church Vicarage
Parish Church Vicarage Parish Church Vicarage, built in 1726.Later this building became a Museum and is now used by Rochdale Business Bureau. Gillian Kerr My dolls house ( would be antique now..still have it.) used to belong to the vicar Harry Nightingale’s daughters. Our mum used to clean there. I loved going with her…
The Butts Avenue
The Butts Avenue The Butts Avenue, leading to Bull Brow Jen Taylor Looking a little like York?! Gordon Monks The Grapes (extreme left) closed! (I don’t know why, but the Grapes always had a bad reputation in my youth.) Bev Hughes I remember that shop! Kath Parrington Bull brow has been painted it looks neat,…
Saint Mary’s Vicarage
Saint Mary’s Vicarage
Saint Mary’s Vicarage, the vicarage of Saint Mary’s in the Baum during local works in 1975. Now a Solicitors and Family Mediation Service office.
Saint Mary’s in the Baum
Saint Mary’s in the Baum Saint Mary’s in the Baum during work being carried out in 1975 Marjorie McCormick I was there when war declared. Andy Pugh Was in the choir in 60s with Rev alan shone my medal I got from royal school of church music is probably still in the safe in…
Saint John the Baptist Church
Saint John the Baptist Church
Saint John the Baptist Church, in Smallbridge, Rochdale
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Saint James’ Church Townhead
Saint James’ Church Townhead Now, The Ukrainian Catholic Church at the top of Yorkshire Street. Jean Amy St James Wardleworth, went there until it closed in the early 70’s. Tekna Peter My father was born in a small House that was the other side of the Church, all thats there now is a cobbled…
Saint Edmunds
Saint Edmunds Saint Edmunds Church in Falinge, Rochdale. Grade I Listed Building Mark Tee This is a Masonic Church. This church was dedicated to Freemasonry and is the only such example in England. Rochdale Past, Present & Future. I agree with you Mark, I may be wrong but it is my understanding that Freemasons do…
West Street Baptist Church
West Street Baptist Church Photo by Philip John Chin, taken on Buckley Street, 25th of June 2005 Philip John Chin Not sure what this building is, but it caught my eye. not sure of its fate, I hope its been restored Lisa Webb It was there not so long ago. It was the original west street…