Under new ownership

It is almost three months ago that I posted Textiles Direct Closing Down. Now yesterday the sign said "Under new ownership". The staff seemed a bit cagey and weren't saying who the new owners were but they were obviously pleased that they still had a job.

Having bought a new fitted sheet in their last sale, this time I treated myself to some matching pillowcases!

Teapot reflections

Hyde Market reflected in the entrance doors to the Clarendon Shopping Centre as viewed through the window of the Lady Lavender tea rooms.

A contribution to Weekend Reflections.

Fencing by Hyde Town Hall

This old wrought iron fence runs along the front of the Town Hall. On the right is the back of the sign, the front of which can be viewed on yesterday's post.

In the background is the memorial to the Hyde Seal Water Polo Team.

A contribution to Friday Fences.

Signs, Signs: Hyde Town Hall

Behind the see-through stencil street sign for Hyde Town Hall is the foundation stone, laid by Thomas Ashton, first mayor of the borough on June 30th 1883.

A contribution to signs, signs.

ABC Wednesday: X is for X-bracing

The roof of the Clarendon Shopping Centre is braced by steel rods that cross to form X-shapes.

This section is above the "Herbs & Spices" stall.

A contribution to ABC Wednesday.

Hurst Clough

  © Copyright Dave Dunford and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

From the footbridge at Hodgefold.

Taken Wednesday, 26 December, 2012.

I'm taking a brief holiday and for while I'm away I've scheduled posts using photographs by visitors to the area.

Flowery Field Cricket Club - Pavilion

  © Copyright BatAndBall and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

The pavilion and changing rooms at Flowery Field CC's Throstle Bank Street ground in Hyde.

Taken Thursday, 22 November, 2012.

I'm taking a brief holiday and for while I'm away I've scheduled posts using photographs by visitors to the area.

Small clough between Pudding Lane and Mottram Road

  © Copyright Bill Boaden and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

Unfortunately the sort of clough that gets rubbish dumped in it.

Taken Tuesday, 18 May, 2010.

I'm taking a brief holiday and for while I'm away I've scheduled posts using photographs by visitors to the area.

This site is now full of new houses. I must get up there and take more photographs of the area when I get time.

Peak Forest Canal, Hyde

  © Copyright Stephen McKay and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

Despite appearances this is an urban stretch of canal, but in this early morning scene the trees are reflected appealingly in the water.

Taken Tuesday, 31 August, 2010.

I'm taking a brief holiday and for while I'm away I've scheduled posts using photographs by visitors to the area.

Near Idle Hill

  © Copyright Douglas Law and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

Walked up from lower car park then up to Cenotaph then up past golf course to gain road and soon over gate to bag top. This area deserves a longer walk even on a dry grey morning.

Name: Idle Hill [Werneth Low]
Hill number: 5338
Height: 279m / 915ft
Area: 36: Lancashire, Cheshire & the Southern Pennines
Class: Hu
Grid ref: SJ 96883 93002
Summit feature: grassy mound
Drop: 112m
Col: 167m SJ979940
Taken Sunday, 31 October, 2010.

I'm taking a brief holiday and for while I'm away I've scheduled posts using photographs by visitors to the area.

Sycamore Cottage

  © Copyright Stephen Burton and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

Standing on Mottram Old Road the recently renovated Sycamore Cottage looks completely different from the old smaller cottage that had stood here for many years. In the background you can see Werneth Low with the Hyde cenotaph at its summit.

Taken Friday, 10 August, 2012.

I'm taking a brief holiday and for while I'm away I've scheduled posts using photographs by visitors to the area.

Inside The White Gates Inn

  © Copyright Ian S and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

One of the rooms at this Sam Smith's public house.

Taken Monday, 4 July, 2011.

I'm taking a brief holiday and for while I'm away I've scheduled posts using photographs by visitors to the area.

Holy Trinity Church, Gee Cross

  © Copyright David Dixon and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

The Anglican church on Higham Lane was founded in 1874.

Taken Saturday, 22 October, 2011.

I'm taking a brief holiday and for while I'm away I've scheduled posts using photographs by visitors to the area.

Radcliffe Fold

  © Copyright Raymond Knapman and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

Taken Monday, 8 October, 2012.

I'm taking a brief holiday and for while I'm away I've scheduled posts using photographs by visitors to the area.

This lies off the footpath from Werneth Low to Compstall.

Godley Reservoir

  © Copyright Richard Webb and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

Trig on a dam. Looking towards Werneth Low.

Taken Wednesday, 21 July, 2004.

I'm taking a brief holiday and for while I'm away I've scheduled posts using photographs by visitors to the area.

Weekend Reflections: Cat on a Wheelie-bin

A scene on Oldham Street earlier this week.

The other side of the street is reflected in the window.

A contribution to Weekend Reflections.

Another look through the fence at Carrfield

Back in February I stuck my camera through the gate and pointed it at right angles at the last remnants of the Christy Outlet Shop at Carrfield Mill before it was finally demolished.

Earlier this week I took this follow-up photograph. Whilst an office building still awaits final demolition, most of the site has been cleared as you can see more plainly on Hyde DP Xtra.

A contribution to Friday Fences.

Low bridge sign

Last Friday I posted a view of Dukinfield Road.

Here today is a closer view of the low bridge warning sign. The bridge in question is the one by Hyde North Station which you can see in an old post from May 2008.

In the background, between the sign and the belisha beacon, is the sign for the Village Hotel.

A contribution to signs, signs.

ABC Wednesday: V is for Village Hotel

Tucked away off Dukinfield Road near Hyde North station is the Village Hotel, now part of the DeVere group.

A contribution to ABC Wednesday.

Plain Pitt Street

Plain Pitt Street lies off Dukinfield Road and whenever I pass by I can't help but wonder where Fancy Pitt Street might be.

Taking a look at the tree behind the fence though, I'm thinking there's maybe someone who does know.

A contribution to Our World Tuesday.

A Special School No More

There used to a primary school here for pupils with special needs. Originally it was called Werneth Grange and then Oakdale School. It later became Dale Grove School and more recently Thomas Ashton School.

It has now been demolished and the buttercups are taking over.

Another photograph is on Hyde DP Xtra.

A contribution to Monday Mellow Yellows.

Shadows by Dowson Road

This was taken a couple of weeks ago and since then there are many more leaves on the trees.

Compare how it looked in the January snow when petrol was 2 pence per litre cheaper but diesel 2 pence dearer, and again with how it looked on New Year's Day.

A contribution to Shadow Shot Sunday.

The Weekend in Black and White: Hyde Chapel Spire and Werneth Low

This half-tone image is looking towards the western flank of Werneth Low (about 2km distance) and the spire of Hyde Chapel (about 1km distance).

The original photograph was taken about three weeks ago at the same time as the one of Kite flying on Werneth Low. The right hand edge of that more or less aligns with the left hand edge here.

I took a similar view to this in June 2012 when cows were grazing and storm clouds were brewing.

A contribution to Scenic Weekends and The Weekend in Black and White.

Skywatch Friday: Dukinfield Road

The A627 out of Hyde towards Ashton under Lyne.

A contribution to Skywatch Friday.

Welcome to springtime in Hyde

Welcome to Hyde it says on the sign, but spring is here at last and the leaves on the trees have grown and obscure the message.

See how the sign looked in April 2008 before the council added an extra sign advertising advertising space.

A contribution to signs, signs.

ABC Wednesday: U is for Underwater

Underwater?

Are you wondering where the water is?

It is behind the upper fence.

This is the tunnel on the track from Gibraltar Row to Thistley Fields that passes under the Apethorn Aqueduct on the Peak Forest Canal.

As you pass through it you are literally underwater.

A contribution to ABC Wednesday.

ABC Day Nursery

Originally a postal sorting office, this red-brick building on the corner of Oldham Street and Onward Street is now the ABC Day Nursery.

For information check out their website.

A contribution to Our World Tuesday.

Blue Monday: Salvation Army Charity Shop

Back in March I posted a view of a new shop about to open in Clarendon Shopping Centre.

As some people predicted it was yet another charity shop. This one supports the Salvation Army. At least it is better than an empty shop.

A contribution to Blue Monday.

Shadows by Clark Way

A contribution to Shadow Shot Sunday.

The beauty of decay

Ferns and moss grow over the fallen trees in the swampy area in Gower Hey Woods.

Can you spot the squirrel?

A contribution to the CDPB theme day The beauty of decay and The Weekend in Black and White.