Monday, 3 August 2026

Withy Grove Records ….. one building on Thomas Street … and John and Betsy Greenwood

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 I am standing outside number 5 Thomas Street thinking of going into Withy Grove Records which will be a treat. Withy Grove Records, 2026 I ...

Taking Eminent Victorians for granted ……. statues

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Now the debate on who we continue to commemorate from the last three centuries rolls on and rightly so. Prince Albert ..... thinking of Vict...
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Buying that armchair and bed from M E Coupe on the corner of Wilbraham Road in 1985

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Now I am never surprised at the interest shown in photographs of Chorlton in the recent past. In many ways they are more interesting...

Eltham from the pen of Llwyd Roberts ....... nu 1 the old parish church circa 1840

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Now I am a great fan of the work of Mr Llwyd Roberts. He was born in Borth in Cardiganshire in 1875 and was articled to a Derby archite...
Sunday, 2 August 2026

Blink … and you could miss Soap Street

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You could easily miss Soap Street. Soap Street, 2026 It is one those narrow thoroughfares off Thomas Street which loops round to come out on...

The picture of Annie Magee on Hawthorn Lane and that young Chorlton bandsman

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Now if there is a simple lesson about old photographs it’s that you should never take them at face value. So here is a picture from Pet...
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Walking the Greek iskands .... in the company of Gigantes

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The art of cooking for one is pretty much the same as cooking for two or for a family. Keep it simple, use the best ingredients you can sour...