Now I like the way that what looks a familiar picture of a place quickly offers up a host of period detail.
So here we are, almost at the junction of Barlow Moor Road, and Mauldeth Road West with just a hint of Hardy Lane.
It comes from the collection of Andrew Holland and will date from the 1960s, although the more observant may be able to find clues to push that date back into the 50s.
Until recently this spot didn’t look that different. To the right is the school and beyond it is the park and the tall elegant streetlamps resemble the present one.
But look more closely and there is much that places this I the past.
Today in front of the school is the modern admin block, and even more recently has come the metro stop and the tram lines.
All of which is obvious, but because I remember them well, there on both sides of the road are the Belisha Beacons, introduced in the 1930s, and way off in the distance is the cinema.
Someone I am sure will remember the telephone kiosk on the left of the picture and may even remember when it was taken away.
Location; Chorlton;
Picture; Barlow Moor Road, circa 1960s, from the collection of Andrew Holland
It comes from the collection of Andrew Holland and will date from the 1960s, although the more observant may be able to find clues to push that date back into the 50s.
Until recently this spot didn’t look that different. To the right is the school and beyond it is the park and the tall elegant streetlamps resemble the present one.
All of which is obvious, but because I remember them well, there on both sides of the road are the Belisha Beacons, introduced in the 1930s, and way off in the distance is the cinema.
Someone I am sure will remember the telephone kiosk on the left of the picture and may even remember when it was taken away.
Location; Chorlton;
Picture; Barlow Moor Road, circa 1960s, from the collection of Andrew Holland
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