Bygone Stalybridge in Colour

A trip down memory lane of old Stalybridge in Cheshire using old photos and postcards from 1860-1930, mainly taken and produced by local photographer William Emmett. All of course originally in Monochrome, but now colourised by me. Made for non-profit, educational, entertainment purposes only for the memories of days gone by.

[@batesady]

Thanks David! I'm an old Ashton lad but went to West Hill, now living in Australia. That was very nostalgic 👍

[@tomm856]

When I lived in Stalbridge 50 years ago, I worked at the old Victorian swimming baths. Some good memories.

[@darleytransportandtravel6353]

Never knew that Stalybridge could look so beautiful. I drive through on the A635 once a week. I wish it looked like that now

[@ryansykes4603]

I’m from Tameside, it’s great to see pictures like this. I’ve lived in France for over ten years. I used to visit Carr’s bakery for a pie a dinner when I went to Westhill school

[@drpeterc12]

Excellent collection of photos. Great to see them in colour!

[@Elaine-go5hi]

Thank you for sharing these pictures it was lovely to see how earlier generations went about their lives

[@robertanker9901]

Thanks, from Norway.

[@carolflynn7933]

❤Excellent ❤

[@helenbailey8419]

Well put together

[@stuartblodwell1946]

Made me Homesick , awesome to see these pics Thankyou :)

[@oakashthorn5714]

Where did you move too?

[@markbooth1117]

Blow me. The old buildings looked so much better than the new ones. How tidy Mottram Road was and other places, not a piece of rubbish anywhere. I honestly don't think Stalybridge has changed for the better over the years. The population has grown and the amount of cars, I suppose that had a lot to do with it over the years.

[@pob1335]

Wish is was like this now use to be a beautiful town 😢

[@DanDruff66]

Eric Sellers motorbike shop to the right of The Old Fleece...BSA/Triumph dealers.