By John Kirkbride The old days LIKE the rest of Saddleworth, Grotton was part of the West Riding of Yorkshire until 1972 when the Government…
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Diggle: a brief history (including the wheel)
By John Kirkbride The brief history bit UNLIKE some other villages in Saddleworth, Diggle doesn’t really have a clearly defined village square, though that doesn’t…
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Dobcross: a brief history and love story
By John Kirkbride THE attractive (if hilly) village of Dobcross has for many years been a popular destination for visitors to Saddleworth and is a…
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Don’t get the hump – it’s a Roman road
John Kirkbride takes a brief (and slightly personal) look at the road built between the Roman forts of Manchester and Castleshaw in AD 79 –…
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Barber’s unique wallpaper embraces history
Alexander Nicholas barber shop in Uppermill is turning heads thanks to its unique wallpaper design.Business owner Debra Milovanovic embraced the heritage of the modest establishment…
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Sad tale of a death at Highmoor
Words by John Kirkbride THE tragic death of a servant girl at Highmoor in Scouthead more than 100 years ago has been touched on previously…
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Dark side of Saddleworth explored in provoking new exhibition
BRITISH multi-media artist Seamus Killick’s first solo exhibition opens at the Weavers Factory in Uppermill on Saturday, May 6 and it is set to ruffle…
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What’s in a name? Do we live in Shawdaleworth?
EVER wondered how Saddleworth got its name? A new book, written by a former teacher from a family with strong local roots, provides one possible…
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