On Beech Road 44 years ago looking for a second hand telly and electric fire

This is another of those images of the more recent past and one that plenty of people will remember.

Picture; from the collection of Lawrence Beedle, circa 1980

On a weekday on Beech Road ….. in April

Bench time, 2023

Location; Beech Road

Pictures; Bench Time & Delivery Day, 2023, from the collection of Andrew Simpson

Delivery Day, 2023

Cross Road waits with mounting expectation

The paraphernalia of road works arrived this morning and all the street waits to see what will happen.

Brought to you by that series “A Week in the History of Beech Road”.*

And yes, the road signs were delivered to Cross Road, which is next to Beech Road, and who knows just where the pavement will be dug up.

Leaving me just to add for those wanting to know some history. 

Cross Road dates from the 1870s, was known as Cross Street and Cross Lane which is one in the eye for all those “there are no streets in Chorlton”.

Location; Cross Road

Picture; Waiting in expectation, 2023, from the collection of Andrew Simpson

*A week in the history of Beech Road, https://chorltonhistory.blogspot.com/search/label/A%20week%20in%20the%20history%20of%20Beech%20Road

Through a window ……. a week in the history of Beech Road .... part 15

It was one of those wet days on Beech Road and the inside of 97 seemed very inviting.*

I am old enough to remember when it was a fabric shop which was the go to place for zips, buttons, patterns, and heaps more.

Later it had a flirtation as a second hand shop, before settling down and embracing the bar culture.

And now it is the place for a brand new venture from the owner of the Lead Station which mixes "some high-end drinks and a nod to nostalgia".*

Location; Beech Road

Picture; Looking in to 97, 2023, from the collection of Andrew Simpson

*The smart new cocktail bar on Chorlton's Beech Road... with cordials, tinctures and Top Trumps, Ben Arnold, Manchester Evening News, March 3rd, 2023, https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/smart-new-cocktail-bar-chorltons-2638251

Discarded ……. a week in the history of Beech Road .... part 14

A plant is not just for Christmas

Locaton; Beech Road

Picture; A plant is not just for Christmas, 2023, from the collection of Andrew Simpson

Community News ……. a week in the history of Beech Road .... part 13

When you don't need social media.

And yes some of us still call it the Rec.

Location; Beech Road

Picture; Community News, 2023, from the collection of Andrew Simpson

You wait for a bin and then 4 turn up ……. a week in the history of Beech Road .... part 12

Red Bins , 2023

Location; Beech Road

Picture; Bin day on Beech Road, 2023, from the collection of Andrew Simpson

The alley with a past ……. a week in the history of Beech Road .... part 11

And if you want more ..... visit Down an alley ……..*

Location; Beech Road

Picture; The alley, 2023, from the collection of Andrew Simpson

*Down an alley ……..https://chorltonhistory.blogspot.com/search?q=Ken+Allen

Narnia on the green ……. a week in the history of Beech Road .... part 10

So, I know the Narnia lamp post is not on Beech Road ….. but’s close.

Narnia on the Green, 2023

Added to which it really has little connection to Narnia other than it looks like the lamp post beyond the wardrobe.

But I like it and reminds us of the time gas came to Chorlton all of which is revealed by following the link with the added bonus of another Narnia lamp post from the summer.

Location; Chorlton Green

Picture; Narnia on the green, 2023, from the collection of Andrew Simpson

*Narnia on the Green …….. with a bit of Gas, https://chorltonhistory.blogspot.com/2022/10/narnia-on-green.htm

A week and a bit in the history of Beech Road Part 4

Here for no other reason than I have the images are a selection of pictures of Beech Road during the last thirty years.

I don’t claim they are all great photographs, some are just snaps others a bit more but they do chronicle how the place has changed.

All have appeared before at some point on the blog and most have included detailed stories about the buildings and the people who worked or lived in them.

So this time round it will just be the pictures.

And for anyone who mutters darkly that their bit of Chorlton is not here rest assured it will be.

So to make sure we cover all bits here is the appeal for anyone wishing to share their photograpgh of their bit of Chorlton to pass the image over.  It can be any period.

There is no no offer of money of course just the pleasure of seeing your picture on the blog.

I can't say fairer than that.

Oh, and of course you will be fully acknowedged.  If you can add anything about the picture so much the better.

Pictures; from the collection of Andrew Simpson and Lawrence Beedle

A week and a bit in the history of Beech Road Part 2

Here for no other reason than I have the images are a selection of pictures of Beech Road during the last thirty years.

I don’t claim they are all great photographs, some are just snaps others a bit more but they do chronicle how the place has changed.

All have appeared before at some point on the blog and most have included detailed stories about the buildings and the people who worked or lived in them.

So this time round it will just be the pictures.

And for anyone who mutters darkly that their bit of Chorlton is not here rest assured it will be.

And to make sure we cover all bits here is the appeal for anyone wishing to share their photograpgh of their bit of Chorlton to pass the image over.

It can be any period.

There is no no offer of money of course just the pleasure of seeing your picture on the blog.

I can't say fairer than that.

Oh and of course you will be fully acknowedged.  If you can add anything about the picture so much the better.

Pictures; from the collection of Andrew Simpson and Lawrence Beedle

A week and a bit in the history of Beech Road Part 1

Here for no other reason than I have the images are a selection of pictures of Beech Road during the last thirty years.

I don’t claim they are all great photographs, some are just snaps others a bit more but they do chronicle how the place has changed.

All have appeared before at some point on the blog and most have included detailed stories about the buildings and the people who worked or lived in them.

So this time round it will just be the pictures.

And for anyone who mutters darkly that their bit of Chorlton is not here rest assured it will be,  here is the appeal for anyone wishing to share their photograpgh of their bit of Chorlton to pass the image over.  It can be any period.

There is no no offer of money of course just the pleasure of seeing your picture on the blog.

I can't say fairer than that.

Oh and of course you will be fully acknowedged.  If you can add anything about the picture so much the better.

Location; Chorlton

Pictures; from the collection of Andrew Simpson and Lawrence Beedle

A week and a bit in the history of Beech Road Part 9

Here for no other reason than I have the images are a selection of pictures of Beech Road during the last thirty years.

I don’t claim they are all great photographs, some are just snaps others a bit more but they do chronicle how the place has changed.

All have appeared before at some point on the blog and most have included detailed stories about the buildings and the people who worked or lived in them.

So this time round it will just be the pictures.

And for anyone who mutters darkly that their bit of Chorlton is not here rest assured it will be.

And to make sure we cover all bits here is the appeal for anyone wishing to share their photograpgh of their bit of Chorlton to pass the image over.  It can be any period.

There is no no offer of money of course just the pleasure of seeing your picture on the blog.

I can't say fairer than that.

Oh and of course you will be fully acknowedged.  If you can add anything about the picture so much the better.

Pictures; from the collection of Andrew Simpson and Lawrence Beedle

A week and a bit in the history of Beech Road Part 8

Here for no other reason than I have the images are a selection of pictures of Beech Road during the last thirty years.

I don’t claim they are all great photographs, some are just snaps others a bit more but they do chronicle how the place has changed.

All have appeared before at some point on the blog and most have included detailed stories about the buildings and the people who worked or lived in them.

So this time round it will just be the pictures.

And for anyone who mutters darkly that their bit of Chorlton is not here rest assured it will be.

And to make sure we cover all bits here is the appeal for anyone wishing to share their photograpgh of their bit of Chorlton to pass the image over.  It can be any period.

There is no no offer of money of course just the pleasure of seeing your picture on the blog.

I can't say fairer than that.

Oh and of course you will be fully acknowedged.  If you can add anything about the picture so much the better.

Pictures; from the collection of Andrew Simpson and Lawrence Beedle

A week and a bit in the history of Beech Road Part 7

Here for no other reason than I have the images are a selection of pictures of Beech Road during the last thirty years.

I don’t claim they are all great photographs, some are just snaps others a bit more but they do chronicle how the place has changed.

All have appeared before at some point on the blog and most have included detailed stories about the buildings and the people who worked or lived in them.

So this time round it will just be the pictures.

And for anyone who mutters darkly that their bit of Chorlton is not here rest assured it will be.

And to make sure we cover all bits here is the appeal for anyone wishing to share their photograpgh of their bit of Chorlton to pass the image over.  It can be any period.

There is no no offer of money of course just the pleasure of seeing your picture on the blog.

I can't say fairer than that.

Oh and of course you will be fully acknowedged.  If you can add anything about the picture so much the better.

Pictures; from the collection of Andrew Simpson 

A week and a bit in the history of Beech Road Part 5

Here for no other reason than I have the images are a selection of pictures of Beech Road during the last thirty years.

I don’t claim they are all great photographs, some are just snaps others a bit more but they do chronicle how the place has changed.

All have appeared before at some point on the blog and most have included detailed stories about the buildings and the people who worked or lived in them.

So this time round it will just be the pictures.

And for anyone who mutters darkly that their bit of Chorlton is not here rest assured it will be.

And to make sure we cover all bits here is the appeal for anyone wishing to share their photograpgh of their bit of Chorlton to pass the image over.  It can be any period.

There is no no offer of money of course just the pleasure of seeing your picture on the blog.

I can't say fairer than that.

Oh and of course you will be fully acknowedged.  If you can add anything about the picture so much the better.

Pictures; from the collection of Andrew Simpson