Droylsden and Audenshaw (Images of England)

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Anyway it goes on to say that they were made from powdered stone quarried in Wigan and Northampton. One of the biggest manufacturers, Eli Whalley, was in Ashton. They produced 2.5 million donkey stones per year (that's a lot of doorsteps)!! and closed in 1979. You didn't have to buy donkey stones as the rag and bone man gave them you in exchange for old clothes. Now you can buy them at Bailey's Hardware in Ashton Market- they cost 65 pence! I used to enjoy the trips into Manchester on the tram when Mum used to go to the various wholesalers

My auntie had one of these tippler toilets- I was scared of falling down it! Once they flushed the dead goldfish down there and I was sure it was going to swim up and bite me on the bum! Margaret Last week I saw Whitworth Baths disappear as the demolition crews moved in. What a piece of Openshaw history removed in a few weeks. Crossleys stand proud, although run down next door. A friend to everyone within a few miles of its welcoming doors – let us not forget Mr Antrobus also despite the names mentioned previously.It has a spicy secret – it’s home to some of the finest curry houses in Greater Manchester. The annual Pie Festival draws crowds from far and wide to celebrate these savory delights. The town’s bakeries whip up heavenly cakes, making it impossible to resist afternoon tea. THE MARKET GROUND- The stalls have been arranged and rearranged over the years but many of the regulars still 'stand the market'. The Metrolink tram network connects the city to Manchester, making it a breeze to explore the region. Stroll along the canal towpaths to discover cozy cafes and charming pubs with waterside views. Each year, the town is adorned with vibrant floral displays.

It was a homogeneous society, just about entirely working class. It was densely populated, with streets and rows of similar houses. It was very industrialised, the most industrialised suburb in Europe, I read somewhere, and I can believe it. Because of these things, it was very self contained, and had a very strong community spirit. Disastrously, that community spirit was destroyed in the 1960s and 1970s when Manchester Corporation decided to redevelop Openshaw, and scattered the population, in some cases many miles away. And the redevelopment means that there remains little or nothing of the physical environment that I knew. Then of course there were the dreaded "Beechams pills" to make you go to the Lavvy. these were sold in 3's in a twist of paper There were at one time some small cotton mills in the town center. I think that they used to just process the raw cotton ready for others to use. As children particulary in winter we used to collect the stray clumps of cotton from around the mills when the big bales of cotton were being delivered. We used this as fuel for winter warmers. This was a tin can with holes punched in around the sides.The following are a description of three blue prints /drawings of past pubs. All are available to a group for historic protection. I would like these to go to a safe place for the benefit of future archivists if deemed relevant. Any suggestions ? Cod liver oil and malt. The cod liver oil was not very nice but was made palatable if followed by a large spoonfull of malt. Droylsden has something special for everyone, from its illustrious past to its vibrant present. So, let’s dive in and discover the captivating tales and hidden gems. 1. Droylsden’s Surprising Connection to Music I remember wonderfully friendly neighbours and being given sixpence by my grandad to spend at the local sweetie shop. I can’t remember the road the shop was on but I do remember walking up harp st to a road that ran directly behind belsize garage and came out near redmonds on ashton old road. The sweet shop was just before you turned onto ashton old road. This groundbreaking move transformed Droylsden into a beacon of progress thanks to Market Street. Not only did the gas lamps light up the night, but they also symbolized the future and innovation.

Industry has also moved on; the goods that were made in Openshaw are now made more cheaply in China and Japan, so the factories closed as the competition grew too fierce. It believes in making art accessible to all. Numerous workshops and classes cater to budding artists of all ages, ensuring that creativity flows through every generation. 12. Droylsden’s Christ Methodist Church Our-pubAlec Talco's ice cream works at the bottom end of Union Street. He did a smashing range of small ice lollies. The best flavours were vanilla, lime and strawberry which are the most memorable, I think that they cost only about 2 old pence. In 1954 my husband and I lived on Taunton Road and so our son David became a pupil at the council school around 1959 and became a 'Council Rat'. Miss. Fielding was the head teacher of the Infant Dept. Mr. Beard, I believe, in the Juniors. Fenning little healers" These were tiny little pills which were sold in 3's in a small twist of paper. I do not recall what these were for. probably for sore throats. Market St. East side above the butchers was a grocery shop. Run by Mr Ashton. Later by Frank Beresford.

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For those who appreciate the beauty of both nature and human craftsmanship, Droylsden is an ideal destination. 7. Inauguration of the Football Club