October 12th 1906. Originally called Delph Mill, it is on the site of what may well be the earliest fulling mill in Saddleworth. The building shown was seriously affected by fire in 1901 and 1906 when there were 150 employees. Presumably someā¦
Old Gate is to the left. Nickies Cafe was a popular haunt for young people in the 1950s. It was pulled down in the 1960s as part of the West End Improvement Area.
The improved junction of old Gate and West End. The mill on Bridge Gate can be seen to the right hand edge of the picture, just to the left of it is Zion Chapel, and to the left of that is the parish church of St Johns.
The bridge over the Rochdale Canal links the Memorial Gardens to Calder Holmes Park. Situated behind the Picture House, it was constructed preparatory to the opening of the gardens in 1938.
The bridge over the Rochdale Canal links the Memorial Gardens to Calder Holmes Park. Situated behind the Picture House, it was constructed preparatory to the opening of the gardens in 1938.
Situated on the corner of Hangingroyd Lane and Linden Road, the former Electricity Board offices later became a care home and is ndow (2016) Angeldale Guest House.
Situated at the junction of Old Gate and West End, this was a popular meeting place for the teenagers of the day. to the right of the cafe Bridge Gate Mill can be seen.