Growing up around Didsbury I’ve always been familiar with Fletcher Moss, a famous Didsbury resident who lends his name to both a park and a pub in the village, but until recently I didn’t know all that much about him. A well-known philanthropist, Moss worked as an alderman and was also a keen antiquarian and author, writing several books on nature and the history of … Continue reading The Old Parsonage, Didsbury
Most of the old buildings on Astley Street have been demolished to make way for modern infrastructure, such as the new bus station adjacent. The following article from 1889 describes a ghostly visitor who arrived on the street (referred to as ‘Astle-street’, possibly the original name but more likely a typo), and I like to think that one of the few buildings remaining is where … Continue reading Astley Street, Stockport
In its heyday the Tameside Hippodrome would’ve been a hive of activity, it’s even got a plaque from Sir Ken Dodd outside. Unfortunately, like a lot of Ashton it’s seen better days and since closing some years ago has started to fall apart. The ghost reported to haunt the theatre has been nicknamed Ernie and appears in the shadows of the upper balcony. He’s said … Continue reading The Tameside Hippodrome, Ashton
