Zion Congregational Church Organ.

This was sent to us, via email, by Susan who is a regular contributor to this site.
She has sent us some more in the email but I felt this one deserved its own post.

My Mum used to play this organ for the church services and the photo brought back so many happy memories of me sitting with her whilst she practised. 
This is the first time I have seen a photograph of it, too!



 

I have supplied a thumbnail so you can the organ in all its splendour.

Thanks so much, Susan. Much appreciated as always !!

Oaklands Revisited

 A great addition to the Oaklands memories from John who used to live there!
Thanks so much, John :)

From John  " I lived there from 1960 to 1966 with my parents who ran the Masonic Lodge. Have some wonderful memories. Never saw "Flora" though.

Here a pic of me circa '60. Plus some others of the staff and a nice one taken at the rear of the hall. Plus the lodge room set up for a feast which my dear old mum worked so very hard to create."

I think there are more memories which I'll add tomorrow when I find out where Tom has put them :) !


The Rear View of Oaklands


The Kitchen Staff at Oaklands

The Masons Rule book and insignia over the door frame


The Lodge Room set for supper by John's hardworking mother.


John aged 14. Outside "Fawlty Towers" 1960

Oaklands Hall

 

Oaklands Hall, situated in Godley, was built in 1838 as a residence for local business men and was once occupied by Daniel Adamson – an engineer, involved with the digging and opening of the Manchester Ship Canal.

The 1881 Census shows the property was occupied by Deane Stanley, who ran his father’s Turkish Towel business in Gas Street, Hyde. He was married to Flora, who is believed to be their resident ghost. There are occasional sightings of Flora, when she is regarded as a being friendly and to be a good omen.

Deane Stanley was also a mining engineer. Unfortunately, he was reputed not to have a good head for business and he eventually lost his fortune. He died in 1894 after falling of a horse, whilst working in the South African Transvaal.

Oaklands Hall was purchased in October 1924, for use as a Masonic Hall. The building is now run by Oaklands Masonic Club.

 

 Oaklands Hall is now a place for Weddings and Celebration parties and  is also an approved venue for Civil Marriages.

 http://www.oaklandshall.co.uk/