Friday, 14 August 2026

Lost and forgotten streets of Manchester .......... nu 8 the one with the umbrellas

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It's that short cut through that takes you from King Street to South King Street and of course it is the one with the umbrella...

A history of Chorlton in just 20 objects number 16, when our water came from pumps and wells

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Continuing the story of Chorlton in just a paragraph. They are in no particular order, and have been selected purely at random. Just o...

Make a date with the Red House ........... home of William Morris ...

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Now I am a great fan of William Morris. For years we had his wallpaper up in our hall, I have reproductions of some of his work and hav...
Thursday, 13 August 2026

A history of Chorlton in just 20 objects number 15 a barrage balloon

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Continuing the story of Chorlton in just a paragraph. They are in no particular order, and have been selected purely at random. It was ...

Lost and forgotten streets of Manchester .......... nu 7 County Street

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This is County Street which is so unremarkable that it’s another of those narrow side streets not even worth a glance. County Street, 2...

The Parade Pickford Lane, Bexleyheath

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Now I don’t have a date for this picture, but I bet there will be someone who does. And I hope will also have some stories to tell us. ...
Wednesday, 12 August 2026

A history of Chorlton in just 20 objects number 14, petrol pumps on Claude Road

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Continuing the story of Chorlton in just a paragraph. They are in no particular order, and have been selected purely at random. It was...
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