I have here a photo from a bundle on Whaley Bridge so I assume it is indeed Whaley Bridge.

The lady in the photo is identified on the back as Blanche Ford.

Anybody, yes you Shallcross, know where in Whaley this is and what is the sign on the wall advertising?

R. S-S

Hey RB,

That’s a pretty good guess and I know that the original photo is cut off and a bit smaller than yours but can you explain the absence of wheelie bins in the original?

No I don’t expect you can.

R. S-S

RSS

Yes It is Canal Street used to be number15, restored and now known I belive as Whaley House.

As to the sign don't know of any occupants who dealt in teeth! The Oakes family lived there for many years and Edward Ford was Publican of the the Navigation around 1900, The Police House was for many years on Canal Street  not exactly sure which one but I think it may have been one of the pair with the dressed stone frontage,The only Blanche Ford I remember and I am sure others will too, worked in the Park Cafe lived at Foulds End in Fernilee and was married to Joe Ford.

Nice Photo a piece of history

GJ

If the Blanche we knew was in this photo then she was looking good 80 odd years later in the 70s.

 Interesting photo......They are obviously walking up an incline. The only other clue I can spot is the 'Players Please' sign on the shop building.........

Thanks parabuild - I recognise it now as New Mills.

Sorry open to correction, on second thoughts, looking at the rubble, as there was a gas explosion at the back of the premises in later years after the Chatertons occupancy, it could well be a picture taken a few years after my recollections.

I'm fairly sure that's the building associated with Shireoaks reservoir that was between Breckhead and Shireoaks, North of Chinley.

The reservoir predates the building (on the 1921 map)

The building is still there. There is a footpath that one can use, that can be seen in the foreground.

Look on the map, quite an odd situation for a reservoir.

Grid Ref SK 063 830

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Thanks Shallcross, I knew I could rely on you.

Here’s another bit of local history and what was a landmark for some time.

Does anyone know if any of it is still standing?

R. S-S

Good morning David,

According to my own records Ringstones Pit closed for the final time in 1896.
So if the reporter was accurate in his reporting then 50 years on would be 1946 so if you think that date suits the photo then that’s that.

I’ve got some interesting/boring stuff on the mines in that area and I might start a new mining thread or put it on here; I can’t decide at the moment.

One thing you will be pleased to know is that the huge lake beneath your home is not getting any bigger. If it was, with all this rain, you would be going out in a canoe and you could start a Furness Vale Water weekend in your own front room.

R. S-S