Spring Gardens stands at the bottom of Old Road . It used to lined with old cottages which I believe belonged to Ashton Brothers. Sadly the cottages have been demolished now.
Spring Gardens circa 1960's
Spring Gardens circa 2010
It looked so much nicer with the cottages and without the collection of Wheelie Bins !
The opposite end which, as Dave says in the comments ,the only remaining buildings are The Flowery Field Pub, a house and a shop.
Picture courtesy of google maps
Updated by Dave
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It certainly did... I can't see why the cottages had to come.... nothing much as been gained by there removal.
As for the bins... I detest them... I've had many a photograph spoilt by them.
The only bit of Spring Gardens which remains is at the other end where the Flowery Field pub is. Just the pub, one house and a corner shop, although the shop doesn't seem to be still trading.
I must get a photo of the other end and add it to the post ! Thanks Dave :)
How many houses and buildings have been ceremoniously demolished only to be replaced by blocks of red brick monstrosities and car parks. Since Tameside Council took over from the old Hyde Borough Council we have seen not only our market go down the drain, but also much of our heritage that was left to us by Hydonians of the past. The old Police Station on Beeley Street (Hyde Lads Club) should certainly have been preservation order placed on it.
well said jeff
and what about Greenfeid school
to build a asda
...and the old fire station building...to build an Asda !
And the Municipal Building to make an Asda. It had a wonderful staircase and a large fantastic stained glass window as well as the columns outside.
The corner shop used to be Flowery Field sub post office. The sub-postmaster's daughter worked in the office at Throstle Bank Mill.
Dave Hamilton.
The corner shop used to be Flowery Field sub post office. The sub-postmaster's daughter worked in the office at Throstle Bank Mill.
Dave Hamilton.
I lived on Northrop Street until 1973 and remember Spring Gardens well. My dad used to park his wagon behind the pub and the post office.
Simon.
Hi Mark
Thank you for adding your memories to this post... glad you enjoyed the post.
Hi Tom.
Furnace Street has changed so much,nice to see some of the house's have survived.I will ask my mum if she has any photo's.
Cheers Mark
We are always on the look out for new pictures to show.. and please feel free to add some memories and we will credit the posting to you of course.
Do those familiar with Flowery field recall how many streets there were between spring gardens and astley arms.?
Mercian
Does anyone know the exact location of the Co-op on Furnace Street. Also I am looking for Astley Street which had five cottages belonging to the Co-op next door to the shop. I can't find it on any maps.
Hello,
I used to live on Northrop street, moved to Newton in '73. None of the photos survived. If anyone has any pics I would be very grateful.
Simon.
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