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Wards Quarry - The Stone that built the houses of Elnor Lane
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Hi,
I have been passed some interesting copies of photos relating to Wards quarry on Paddock Lane, off Elnor Lane.
Until 1938, this quarry was the source of much local building stone, and it is said that all the houses up Elnor Lane from number 30 to the top were built with stone from this quarry.
I have magnified the faces of the people shown working at the quarry, but it is still difficult to make much out. I am trying to see if i can get hold of the originals to get a better copy.
Cheers
Jon. CllrJonG attached the following image(s): |
Jon Goldfinch - Forum Administrator and Town Councillor Whaley Bridge Town Council - Fernilee Ward cllr.jong.wbtc@googlemail.com |
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Hi,
I have now rescanned the photos. unfortunately, the images are copies themselves, so there is not a substantial improvement in resolution. However, I attach them anyway. CllrJonG attached the following image(s): |
Jon Goldfinch - Forum Administrator and Town Councillor Whaley Bridge Town Council - Fernilee Ward cllr.jong.wbtc@googlemail.com |
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Joined: 27/05/2011(UTC) Posts: 2 Location: whaley bridge
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Hi
I am looking for more information regarding Wards Quarry on Paddock Lane.
Can anyone let me know where the Quarry was on Paddock Lane and has anyone anymore photos. Thanks
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Here is an 1885 map roughly overlayed onto a modern aerial photograph showing the Paddock Lane quarries:
Edited by user 03 June 2011 06:50:38(UTC)
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Hi Rockbanker,
That looks great ! A very interesting way of comparing old with new.
Cheers
Jon. |
Jon Goldfinch - Forum Administrator and Town Councillor Whaley Bridge Town Council - Fernilee Ward cllr.jong.wbtc@googlemail.com |
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Cheers Jon
Edited by user 03 June 2011 23:57:20(UTC)
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Hi Rockbanker
Sorry I'm a bit late in saying thank you for the map but I have been away for the weekend, but thanks for the info.
Clive
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