Drake Street Archives | Rochdale Past

Butterworth Jewellers Blue Plaque

5th November 2015 Neil Central Rochdale, Drake Street, Photo, Rochdale Blue Plaques, Rochdale Township, Shops, Town Centre

Butterworth Jewellers Blue Plaque Butterworth Jewellers 1896 Since 1903, this property has been occupied by Butterworth Jewellers, which is the[…]

Champness Hall Blue Plaque

1st November 2015 Neil Central Rochdale, Drake Street, Photo, Rochdale Blue Plaques, Rochdale Township

Champness Hall Blue Plaque Champness Hall Opened 8th September 1925 This hall bears the name of Thomas Champness (1832-1905), a[…]

Ivesons Drake Street Rochdale

14th December 2014 Neil Drake Street, Rochdale Township

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Second Co-op Branch Store Oldham Road

30th November 2014 Neil Buildings, Oldham Road, Photo, Rochdale Township, Shops, Town Centre

Second Co-op Branch Store Oldham Road Second Co-op Branch Store Oldham Road, photo by Harold Howarth Second Co-op Branch Store[…]

Rialto Cinema Rochdale

7th November 2014 Neil Buildings, Cinemas, Rochdale Township, Town Centre

“whilst famous for thier industry and thrift, Rochdale people are removed from misery, and it seems a fairly pure prophecy that not a single unit of the twenty five thousand homes will resist the appeal of the stately Rialto pleasure house”