Andrew Simpson

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Saturday, 15 August 2026

Lost and forgotten streets of Manchester .......... nu 10 Four Yards

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Now I was never much good at maths or for that matter being able to make judgments about distance. So I can’t say whether the dista...
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A history of Chorlton in just 20 objects number 17, the lockup workshop

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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. Yo...
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Looking at some 18th century cottages on Avery Hill Road in New Eltham

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Now these properties I had no idea existed nor that there was anything this old along this part of New Eltham. So there you are a lit...
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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 ...
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