A nostalgic look back at a selection of captivating photos unearthed from the archives, taken in and around the centre of Macclesfield, offers a fascinating glimpse into the town's rich history.
Historic Cattle Market at Waters Green
This week's cover image shows a historic glance at Waters Green between 1910 and 1919, capturing a bustling cattle market with the town's railway station visible in the background. The scene is a vivid reminder of Macclesfield's agricultural heritage.
Royal Regalia: Rose Queen and Attendants
Rose Queen Kathleen Frankland and her young attendants pose for a portrait at Poynton School back in 1925. Kathleen later married Albert House, who was chief admin officer at Stockport Infirmary from 1948 to 1976. They met at Collar House in Prestbury during the war.
Library Exhibition in the 1970s
The Mayor attends a busy local history exhibition inside Poynton Library during the 1970s, highlighting community engagement with heritage.
Historic Highways: Mill Street
An undated photograph captures a quiet moment looking south down Mill Street towards Park Green, offering a serene view of the town's historic streetscape.
Lost Architecture: Former Co-operative Store
The former Co-operative store on Bank Street, Macclesfield, pictured in the 1970s before its eventual demolition in 2019. The image shows the roadside building with fields in the background to the right and a car on the left. This building survived the extensive slum clearances in the area, later forming part of a small abattoir, then offices for the adjacent light industrial unit. It was demolished in 2019.
On the Buses: Stevensons' Buses at Macclesfield Bus Station
A vibrant colour photograph captures Stevensons’ buses parked up at Macclesfield Bus Station in the 1990s, reflecting the era of public transport.
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