Roch Bridge 1910 to 1926
The River Roch is bridged for a distance of 445 metres – the widest bridge in Europe. Originally dating from at least the early 17th century, it was first extended from Yorkshire Street to Wellington Bridge in 1904 and again in 1910, 1923 and 1926.
Touchstones Blue Plaque Touchstones Rochdale 1884 Touchstones Rochdale Grade II listed 1884 (extended in 1903 and 1913) The Rochdale Town Hall fire of 1883 destroyed the clock tower library and led to the opening of the purpose built ‘Free Public Library’ one year later. The library was extended to include a Museum and Art Gallery,…
Rochdale Art Gallery, photo from Harold Howarth
Rochdale Art Gallery taken in May 1980
The Esplanade Rochdale, photos from Harold Howarth
The Esplanade Rochdale looking towards the old Gasometer and Sparth Bottoms, photo taken May 1980
Rochdale Town Centre 1966, photo by Harold Howarth
Rochdale Town Centre 1966, the glorious year we won the World Cup. There seems to be quite a crowd lining The Esplanade, can anyone remember why?