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77 out of 84 (91%) plaques have been curated
84 subjects all or unphotographedGender Diversity
Ada Jane Summers MBE, JP (1861-1944) First woman councillor in Tameside and elected first Woman Mayor of Stalybridge in November 1919 A month later Mrs Summers was sworn in as a magistrate, becoming the first woman to adjudicate on an English Bench. In October 1920 she was appointed a Justice of the Peace for the Boroughs' magisterial duties. Known locally as "The Lady Bountiful", Mrs Summers had many interested and was president of a variety of groups and societies. Her admirable work for the town gained her an MBE On May 31st 1939, the town council made her an honourable freeman on the Borough
Civic Hall, Stalybridge, United Kingdom
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Sisters of the Holy Family of Bordeaux. In recognition of their outstanding contribution to the community of Tameside Ministering to the spiritual, pastoral and educational needs of the people of the Borough This plaque marks the site of the first convent
Castle Hall Close, Stalybridge, United Kingdom
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The Old Thirteenth Cheshire Artillery Volunteer Rifleman Corps Inn The public house with the longest name in the United Kingdom. Certified by the Guinness Book of Records 1995
Astley Street, Stalybridge, United Kingdom
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Beatrix Potter (1866-1943) renowned children's story teller, author and artist famous for Peter Rabbit book. Beatrix's maternal grandparents John and Jane Leech bought the Gorse Hall Estate after their marriage and built the Gorse Hall Mansion which was demolished in 1910. Born in London, Beatrix in later life made several visits to her grand parents and recorded her fond memories of theplace.
Gorse Hall Estate, Stalybridge, United Kingdom
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Robert and Margaret Platt [full inscription unknown]
Woodlands, Mottram Road, Stalybridge, United Kingdom
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Samuel Laycock 1826-1893 A dialect poet whose work presents a vivid impression of mid-nineteenth century working class life. He drew on his personal experience in the cotton industry. He came to Stalybridge aged eleven. He was the librarian at the Mechanics Institute from 1865 until 1871. His best loved poems are 'Bowton's Yard' and 'Bonny Brid', both written in Stalybridge.
Hob Hill Mews, Stalybridge, United Kingdom
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Lillian Buckoke neé Urmston [full inscription unknown]
St Paul's Primary School, Stalybridge, United Kingdom
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John Buckley VC 1813-1876 Born at Cocker Hill, Stalybridge. Awarded the Victoria Cross for gallantry during the Indian Mutiny of 1857. The citation reads 'for gallant defence of the magazine at Delhi'.
Travellers Call Public House, Stalybridge, United Kingdom
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Bill Sowerbutts (1911-1990) broadcaster and market gardener. Bill became a very talented vegetable grower from an early age. He rose to fame in 1947 with his regular appearances on the famous radio show "Gardeners Question Time" which he did for 36 years. Bill loved his 10 acre wildlife garden here at his home in 'Etherow Lodge'. This garden was transferred to Tameside Council in 1984 for the public to enjoy.
Etherow Lodge, Hollingworth, United Kingdom
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John Frederick La Trobe Bateman [full inscription unknown]
Mottram Tunnel, Mottram in Longdendale, United Kingdom
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Mossley Association Football Club (1903-2003) The Club was initially formed in 1903 as Park Villa and became Mossley AFC in 1909 under the leadership of founder, James T. Howarth. The Club moved to their present ground, Seel Park, in 1912.
Seel Park, Market Street, Mossley, United Kingdom
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Ernest Sykes VC 1885-1949 Born at Quick View, Mossley. Awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery in the First World War.
George Lawton Hall, Mossley, United Kingdom
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Tameside's First Co-Op, 1856 Site of the earliest known Co-operative Society in Tameside, which followed the principles of Co-operation initiated in 1844 by the Rochdale Co-operative Pioneers, founders of the International Co-operative Movement Following a fire, this store was re-built in November 2002
Arundel Street, Mossley, United Kingdom
The Norfolk Arms Disaster 1st April 1829. This plaque is located on the former site of The Norfolk Arms, where an appalling disaster took place during the depression of the cotton trade. The catastrophe occurred when almost 700 operatives met to discuss a threat by employers to reduce their wages. 29 men and women were killed, with many more injured, when the floor of the room collapsed, leaving the unfortunate victims to crash into the cellar.
former site of The Norfolk Arms, Hyde, United Kingdom
Arthur Herbert Procter VC 1890-1973 born in Bootle. Awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery in the First World War. Later ordained priest and served at St. Stephen's Church, Hyde and from 1946-1951 as Rector of St. Mary's Church, Droylsden.
St Mary's Church, Droylsden, United Kingdom
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Harry Pollitt 1890-1960 Former General Secretary and Chairman of the British Communist Party. Born in Droylsden.
Library, Droylsden, United Kingdom
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Mary Moffat [full inscription unknown]
Fairfield High School for Girls, Droylsden, United Kingdom
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James Kirk VC 1897-1918 Lived here as a young man. Awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery in the First World War which tragically cost him his life.
530 Edge Lane, Droylsden, United Kingdom
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RQMS John Henry Code DCM [full inscription unknown]
122 Droylsden Road, Audenshaw, United Kingdom
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Frank Hampson 1918-1985 Born at this house, Frank Hampson is famous for creating the world renowned cartioon strip science fiction character Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future whose world he invented, wrote about and drew. Dan Dare appeared in the Eagle magazine, launched on 14th April 1950. Frank died in Epsom where he had resided for many years drawing Dan Dare and other characters
488 Audenshaw Road, Audenshaw, United Kingdom
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Eric Evans [full inscription unknown]
Aldwinians Rugby Union Club, Audenshaw, United Kingdom
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Prophet John Wroe 1782-1863 Founded the Christian Israelite Church and declared that Ashton-under-Lyne would be the new Jerusalem. Four gatehouses were built, of which this building was one. Later banished for alleged indecent behaviour he went to Australia where the Christian Israelite Church still survives today.
Odd Whim Public House, Mossley Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom
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Francis Thompson [full inscription unknown]
Stamford Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom
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Hannah Mitchell [full inscription unknown]
43, Elizabeth Street, Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom
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Ashton Market Hall [full inscription unknown]
Market Hall, Ashton-under-Lyne, United Kingdom
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William Herbert Rhodes (1888-1937) Founded Stalybridge Celtic FC in 1909 A great benefactor whose resources and vision created the only Tameside club to have played in the Football League Bower Fold is a testament to his patronage
Bower Fold Ground, Mottram Road, Stalybridge, United Kingdom