Who will mourn ....B&Q ...... The Hard Rock ...... and that Bowling Alley?

So, thank you Andy Robertson.

Over the last few weeks with your trusty camera,

You have recorded the demise of that place

On Great Stone Road which lives in the memory

Of D.I.Y. enthusiasts, music fans and Ten Pin Bowlers.

I knew you as B&Q, but spotted the Hard Rock Pylon

From the train, while many fondly talked of first dates 

Amongst the bowling alleys.

Even now you have left a heap of debate,

From those who think the site will be flats,

To those who rail against a spill off car park

Or a giant Korean sushi and burger bar

But I can reveal that no plans have been lodged

At Trafford Planning Portal

And so, you remain a mystery, wrapped in an enigma

Of an open space.

Location, Great Stone Road

Pictures;   a mystery, wrapped in an enigma of an open space, 2023, from the collection of Andy Robertson