As you can see, not a great deal has changed over the years !
Broomstair then.
Scanned postcard taken at Broomstair Bridge when it was the county boundary [pre-1974]. The larger of the two signs on the left at the bridge said "Municipal Borough of Hyde, Cheshire" and the smaller one just beyond said "Cheshire", and as far as I'm concerned that's where Hyde still is! I love the delivery boy and his bike and the EWS [emergency water supply] sign can still be clearly seen on the stone of the bridge. I would date this picture around 1959-60 I think.
Broomstair in 2007
Same spot but taken in 2007. Notice that the Tameside sign has been sited across the road.
Many Thanks, Susan.
Much appreciated.
