Following the Chorlton History Trail down to Oswald Road in 1907

Now I am pretty pleased with the Glad to be in Chorlton History Trails and I doubt that there are many other places where you can read about the history of a locality by visiting a succession of local pubs and shops.

Learning a little bit of Oswald Road's history, 2015

The trails began three years ago with a series of story panels in the Horse and Jockey, Fanny and Filer on Beech Road and the Bar and tell the story of how Chorlton developed from a small rural community into a vibrant part of south Manchester.

And now can also be seen at Chorlton Eatery, Fosters Cycles, and Morrisons.

The project culminated with an 80 meter installation on Albany and Brantingham Roads which was designed to take you on a walk from Chorlton Green in the 16th century across Chorlton in both time and apace ending in the 21st century close to the new Metro line.

Inside the Phoenix Deli, 2015

The 16 giant panels remained on site for almost a year before moving to their permanent home at Chorlton High School.

And across the township there are smaller additions to the trail.  Each consists of an original painting by Peter Topping; some period photographs with a little bit of Chorlton’s history and included in the story is something unique to the building where the panel is on display.

So in the case of Franny and Filer the trail offers up a description of Beech Road in the 19th century and in particular the history of the building which for over 70 years was a beer shop.

And I can now announce that the latest addition to the trail is at the Phoenix Deli on Oswald Road.

Outside the Deli looking in, 2015

The shop has seen many businesses since it first opened in 1907 and I like the idea that just 108 years after it started up as a bakery selling fine bread and cakes it is again serving a mix of cakes sandwiches and much more.

Not that I am going to say anymore, for the history of the place and of this bit of Oswald Road you will just have go down there and read it for yourself.





Pictures; the history trail at the Phoenix Deli, text and research by Andrew Simpson, painting and design and layout by Peter Topping

*Glad to be in Chorlton, http://chorltonhistory.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Glad%20to%20be%20in%20Chorlton

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Painting; the Phoenix Deli © 2015 Peter Topping
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Cosgrove Hall, remembering a little bit of Chorlton's film history

Brian Cosgrove unveiling the plaque to Cosgrove Hall

I have always been a fan of Danger Mouse and so was chuffed to be invited to watch Brian Cosgrove unveil a plaque at Cosgrove Hall Court on Albany Road.

It was here that Danger Mouse along with Chorlton and the Wheelies was made.

And now Hardy Productions have released their short film of the day.*

"Glad to be in Chorlton" - Cosgrove Hall Court Plaque Unveiling,  is a memorable film of a good day when we all came together to celebrate an animation company which produced some magical short films here in Chorlton.**

So thank you to Michael and Nigel who made the film and to McCarthy and Stone for organising the event at their new development on Albany Road

Picture; Brian Cosgrove unveiling the plaque at Cosgrove Hall Court, February 1014, courtesy of Hardy Productions

*Hardy Productions, http://hardyprodsuk.blogspot.co.uk/

**"Glad to be in Chorlton" - Cosgrove Hall Court Plaque Unveiling, https://plus.google.com/109541117941034501945/posts/LoABrQ4uvPu

***McCarthy and Stone, http://www.mccarthyandstone.co.uk/?gclid=CILtqa2Nx7wCFUj4wgod0B4AFg

CHORLTON-CUM-HARDY THE STORY and now the film

The sun shone on Friday and the opening of our history wall which tells the story of Chorlton-cum-Hardy in words and pictures was a great success.  

It is unique and I don’t think that there is anywhere else in the city where a developer has come together with a local artist and historian to sponsor the story which records the lives and events of a place.

So now along 80 meters of the site being developed by McCarthy and Stone at Albany Road can be seen the story of Chorlton from small rural community to the busy and exciting township of today.

And Hardy Productions UK filmed the day, which is the lead in to the link which takes you to their film http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh-EAGuWaNs 

Hardy Productions UK is a small video filming enterprise based in the Manchester area of the United Kingdom.The principals of Hardy Productions UK are Michael Thompson and Nigel Anderson.

You can follow their blog  at http://hardyprodsuk.blogspot.com/  see their own YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/hardyprods?feature=mhee

For further information, contact hardyprods@gmail.com and on Twitter and Facebook

Pictures; local students and residents get their first view of the the new history wall of  CHORLTON-CUM-HARDY THE STORY  courtesy of McCarthy and Stone