Modern Mooch

Here we are in Oldham, tracing the path of dense industrialisation, demolition, rebuilding and refurbishing.

So here we are at RIBA North to take a closeup wide angle view of the past.

1915 The Oldham area was once home to several railway stations – many of which have since closed.

This is one of many walks from South Bay Bathing Pool to South Bay Beach.

We are on a collision course on the coast.

1920 As a consequence of the geology, geography, and topography of the area Stockport became an industrialised town.

Once upon a time you were not a bingo hall.

A visit to Preston on our Modernist Walks would not be complete without a visit to Telephone House.

1900 1920 1960 2026 I often wander these streets and write about the area’s history, or record the current state of affairs, then returning with 35mm film to photograph a black and white world.

1807 1821 1860 1908 1960 Manchester Historical Maps Collyhurst Rd Manchester M40 7TW Image 1939 – Britain from the Air Situated at the western end of the Irk Valley – there’s a brand new urban woodland park.