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A 1905 postcard showing the Broadheath Blockade.
Trafford Local Studies has a copy of the photo in their archive, with more info:-The blockade was created by Mr. Sparkes of Oldfield Farm, Dunham Massey following a dispute with the Linotype Company. The blockade lasted 3 months.
Trafford Local Studies has a copy of the photo in their archive, with more info:-The blockade was created by Mr. Sparkes of Oldfield Farm, Dunham Massey following a dispute with the Linotype Company. The blockade lasted 3 months.
December 30, 2025 at 11:14 AM
A 1905 postcard showing the Broadheath Blockade.
Trafford Local Studies has a copy of the photo in their archive, with more info:-The blockade was created by Mr. Sparkes of Oldfield Farm, Dunham Massey following a dispute with the Linotype Company. The blockade lasted 3 months.
Trafford Local Studies has a copy of the photo in their archive, with more info:-The blockade was created by Mr. Sparkes of Oldfield Farm, Dunham Massey following a dispute with the Linotype Company. The blockade lasted 3 months.
These photos are a few from a set currently displayed at Hale Station, as part of an initiative by TFGM to celebrate 200 years of rail travel. The pictures' owners/suppliers/photographers are credited.
December 29, 2025 at 3:21 PM
These photos are a few from a set currently displayed at Hale Station, as part of an initiative by TFGM to celebrate 200 years of rail travel. The pictures' owners/suppliers/photographers are credited.
A painting currently on a sales site, said to be:-
PAINTING GRIFFIN Stamford Rd Bowdon Altrincham by N SCHOFIELD 1930s
PAINTING GRIFFIN Stamford Rd Bowdon Altrincham by N SCHOFIELD 1930s
December 23, 2025 at 2:39 PM
A painting currently on a sales site, said to be:-
PAINTING GRIFFIN Stamford Rd Bowdon Altrincham by N SCHOFIELD 1930s
PAINTING GRIFFIN Stamford Rd Bowdon Altrincham by N SCHOFIELD 1930s
A section of Thorley Lane, Timperley, just before the village crossroads. No date shown.
December 20, 2025 at 11:15 AM
A section of Thorley Lane, Timperley, just before the village crossroads. No date shown.
A postcard featuring a footpath in Timperley. Date of posting a bit hard to read.
December 20, 2025 at 11:07 AM
A postcard featuring a footpath in Timperley. Date of posting a bit hard to read.
Undated/unused, a postcard featuring the Bowdon Hydro.
December 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Undated/unused, a postcard featuring the Bowdon Hydro.
This from Trafford Local Studies advent calendar:-
Old Market Place, Altrincham, 1850s Trafford Local Studies collection, cat. ref. TL3519
Old Market Place, Altrincham, 1850s Trafford Local Studies collection, cat. ref. TL3519
December 15, 2025 at 1:59 PM
This from Trafford Local Studies advent calendar:-
Old Market Place, Altrincham, 1850s Trafford Local Studies collection, cat. ref. TL3519
Old Market Place, Altrincham, 1850s Trafford Local Studies collection, cat. ref. TL3519
From the Altrincham Guardian's held on microfilm at Trafford Local Studies, this is a 1979 photo of a BTH football team. It's come out a bit dark but there may be people on there you recognise.
December 15, 2025 at 1:55 PM
From the Altrincham Guardian's held on microfilm at Trafford Local Studies, this is a 1979 photo of a BTH football team. It's come out a bit dark but there may be people on there you recognise.
From the Trafford Local Studies site:-
Image of the Week
Postcard showing a group of children on Thorley Lane, Timperley, c1910s
Trafford Local Studies collection, cat. ref. TP/12377
Image of the Week
Postcard showing a group of children on Thorley Lane, Timperley, c1910s
Trafford Local Studies collection, cat. ref. TP/12377
December 12, 2025 at 2:10 PM
From the Trafford Local Studies site:-
Image of the Week
Postcard showing a group of children on Thorley Lane, Timperley, c1910s
Trafford Local Studies collection, cat. ref. TP/12377
Image of the Week
Postcard showing a group of children on Thorley Lane, Timperley, c1910s
Trafford Local Studies collection, cat. ref. TP/12377
This appears on a sales site as 'St Margaret's Church, Nr Altrincham - Antique Print 1856'.
December 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM
This appears on a sales site as 'St Margaret's Church, Nr Altrincham - Antique Print 1856'.
This undated photo currently appears on a leading sales site. The seller has it as:-
Regal Cinema, Altrincham, Photo Interior Drury & Gomersall Architecture
Regal Cinema, Altrincham, Photo Interior Drury & Gomersall Architecture
December 11, 2025 at 2:37 PM
This undated photo currently appears on a leading sales site. The seller has it as:-
Regal Cinema, Altrincham, Photo Interior Drury & Gomersall Architecture
Regal Cinema, Altrincham, Photo Interior Drury & Gomersall Architecture
An old/undated postcard of the Rope and Anchor.
December 10, 2025 at 10:57 AM
An old/undated postcard of the Rope and Anchor.
An Alty multi-view card posted in 1966.
December 8, 2025 at 4:11 PM
An Alty multi-view card posted in 1966.
A cracking postcard of a section of Wash Lane (now Park Road) Timperley. The sender is ordering 10 bags of coal. Looks like a young Laurel and Hardy pushing the little cart. The seller has this as 1916.
December 6, 2025 at 11:33 AM
A cracking postcard of a section of Wash Lane (now Park Road) Timperley. The sender is ordering 10 bags of coal. Looks like a young Laurel and Hardy pushing the little cart. The seller has this as 1916.
A festive postcard sent in 1905 featuring a section of Stockport Road.
December 6, 2025 at 11:22 AM
A festive postcard sent in 1905 featuring a section of Stockport Road.
A postcard of George Street. The seller has it as pre-WW1.
December 3, 2025 at 3:50 PM
A postcard of George Street. The seller has it as pre-WW1.
Trafford Local Studies weekly photo quiz has this shot of Bowdon, dated 1970.
December 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Trafford Local Studies weekly photo quiz has this shot of Bowdon, dated 1970.
An undated view of Altrincham Railway Station.
November 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
An undated view of Altrincham Railway Station.
This postcard features Ashley Road in Hale. Perhaps the 3-wheeler and the rover cars help to date it?
November 27, 2025 at 2:48 PM
This postcard features Ashley Road in Hale. Perhaps the 3-wheeler and the rover cars help to date it?
A section of Park Road, Timperley on a postcard sent in 1933.
November 26, 2025 at 3:54 PM
A section of Park Road, Timperley on a postcard sent in 1933.
This brilliant old picture is in this week's Trafford Local Studies picture quiz. It features the Old Town Hall, Church Street, Altrincham and they have it as c1890s. The packed people-carriers indicate it's an annual picnic outing from Crosby and Walker Ltd Manchester.
November 26, 2025 at 3:32 PM
This brilliant old picture is in this week's Trafford Local Studies picture quiz. It features the Old Town Hall, Church Street, Altrincham and they have it as c1890s. The packed people-carriers indicate it's an annual picnic outing from Crosby and Walker Ltd Manchester.
The Bollin, Hale on a 1908 postcard.
November 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The Bollin, Hale on a 1908 postcard.
This is an extract of a longer item on the 'Disused Stations' site.
Station Name: DUNHAM MASSEY
[Source: Paul Wright]
Date opened: 1.11.1853
Location: On the south side of Henshall Lane
Date closed to passengers: 10.9.1962
The photos below are shown as being from 1952 and 1985.
Station Name: DUNHAM MASSEY
[Source: Paul Wright]
Date opened: 1.11.1853
Location: On the south side of Henshall Lane
Date closed to passengers: 10.9.1962
The photos below are shown as being from 1952 and 1985.
November 21, 2025 at 3:56 PM
This is an extract of a longer item on the 'Disused Stations' site.
Station Name: DUNHAM MASSEY
[Source: Paul Wright]
Date opened: 1.11.1853
Location: On the south side of Henshall Lane
Date closed to passengers: 10.9.1962
The photos below are shown as being from 1952 and 1985.
Station Name: DUNHAM MASSEY
[Source: Paul Wright]
Date opened: 1.11.1853
Location: On the south side of Henshall Lane
Date closed to passengers: 10.9.1962
The photos below are shown as being from 1952 and 1985.
A 1971 group shot of the teachers at Alty Grammar School for Boys.
(from the AGS Old Boys site, posted in 2014 by Colin Bamford).
(from the AGS Old Boys site, posted in 2014 by Colin Bamford).
November 21, 2025 at 3:37 PM
A 1971 group shot of the teachers at Alty Grammar School for Boys.
(from the AGS Old Boys site, posted in 2014 by Colin Bamford).
(from the AGS Old Boys site, posted in 2014 by Colin Bamford).
Wash Lane (now Park Road) Timperley. Posted in 1905.
November 18, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Wash Lane (now Park Road) Timperley. Posted in 1905.