Cheadle Collection

Manchester Warehousemen Orphan Schools, Cheadle Hulme
The Manchester Warehousemen Orphan Schools, on Claremont Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheshire. The school was founded in 1855 by a group of Manchester businessmen to care for and educate orphans

Benja Fold, Bramhall, Lancashire
Benja Fold, Bramhall, Stockport, near Cheadle Hulme, Lancashire, England. Date: 1910s

Staffordshire County Asylum, Cheddleton, near Leek
The Staffordshire County Lunatic Asylum was established in 1898 on Cheadle Road, Cheddleton, near Leek. It was later known as Staffordshire Mental Hospital, then St Edwards Mental Hospital

Workhouse Infirmary, Cheadle, Staffordshire
The Cheadle Union workhouse infirmary, opened in 1902 on what is now Royal Walk, Cheadle, Staffordshire

County Map of Staffordshire, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

Duke of York shakes hands with Lacrosse teams - Manchester
Albert, Duke of York (later King George VI 1895-1952) shakes hands with Lacrosse teams (Cheadle Hulme and Manchester University) - Manchester, October 1934. Date: 1934

Cheadle Hulme Mellor Road early 1900s

Cheadle The Cross early 1900s

The Cross, Cheadle early 1900's

Cheadle Hulme from the Railway Station probably 1920s

Cheadle Hulme early 1900's

Railway Station and Mellor Road, Cheadle Hulme early 1900's

Edgeley Road, Cheadle Heath early 1900's

The Virgin Mary, c. 1845 (stained glass)
3475321 The Virgin Mary, c.1845 (stained glass) by Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore (1812-52); St Giles Catholic Church, Cheadle, Staffordshire

St. Paul, detail, c. 1845 (stained glass)
3475320 St. Paul, detail, c.1845 (stained glass) by Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore (1812-52); St Giles Catholic Church, Cheadle, Staffordshire

St. Peter & St. Paul, c. 1845 (stained glass)
3475319 St. Peter & St. Paul, c.1845 (stained glass) by Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore (1812-52); St Giles Catholic Church, Cheadle, Staffordshire

Seraphim, Blessed Sacrement Chapel, c. 1845 (stained glass)
3475316 Seraphim, Blessed Sacrement Chapel, c.1845 (stained glass) by Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore (1812-52); St Giles Catholic Church, Cheadle, Staffordshire

East Window, Blessed Sacrement Chapel, c. 1845 (stained glass)
3475315 East Window, Blessed Sacrement Chapel, c.1845 (stained glass) by Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore (1812-52); St Giles Catholic Church, Cheadle, Staffordshire

East Window with Jesse Tree, c. 1845 (stained glass)
3475314 East Window with Jesse Tree, c.1845 (stained glass) by Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore (1812-52); St Giles Catholic Church, Cheadle, Staffordshire

Alton Towers
LLM457690 Alton Towers by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alton Towers. Illustration for Pictureque Views of Seats by F O Morris (William Mackenzie)

Seven Corporal Acts Of Mercy, c. 1845 (stained glass)
3475317 Seven Corporal Acts Of Mercy, c.1845 (stained glass) by Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore (1812-52); St Giles Catholic Church, Cheadle, Staffordshire

Stationery, G H Oldham, Artox Bread and Flour
Stationery, G H Oldham, confectioner, Artox Bread and Flour. 1900

The Earl of Shrewsburys Church, at Cheadle (engraving)
1095660 The Earl of Shrewsburys Church, at Cheadle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earl of Shrewsburys Church, at Cheadle)

Seven Corporal Acts Of Mercy, detail, c. 1845 (stained glass)
3475318 Seven Corporal Acts Of Mercy, detail, c.1845 (stained glass) by Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore (1812-52); St Giles Catholic Church, Cheadle, Staffordshire

A curious effect caused by the old fashioned method of hanging out onions for the " drying out" process at the farm of Mr John Wright, near Cheadle, Cheshire. 2nd October 1934

Staffordshire ST10 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Staffordshire ST10 1

Stockport SK8 2 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Stockport SK8 2

Old Market Place, Altrincham, Cheshire
Old Market Place, Altrincham, Trafford, near Cheadle, Cheshire, England. Date: 1911

Black Lane, Winnothdale, Cheadle, England
Black Lane, Winnothdale, Cheadle, near Tean, Staffordshire, England. Showing Underwood Farm. Date: 1900s

Manchester Warehousemen and Clerks Orphan Schools, Cheadle Hulme - dining hall laid out with a meal buns and bread and butter. Staff stand at the rear. Date: early 1900s

Manchester Warehousemen and Clerks Orphanage, Cheadle Hulme. The girls hockey team pose in their kit. Date: circa 1923

York Road, Stockport, Lancashire
York Road, Stockport, Manchester, near Cheadle, Lancashire, England. Date: 1900s

Street Scene, Stockport, Lancashire
Street Scene, Stockport, Manchester, near Cheadle, Lancashire, England. Date: 1905

St Giles, Cheadle
A view of the North Aisle, showing the Lady Chapel, in St Giles Catholic Church, Cheadle, in Staffordshire, England. The church was designed by Augustus Pugin

Lear / Nonsense / Cheadle
There was an Old Person of Cheadle, who was put in the stocks by the beadle; For stealing some pigs, some coats, and some wigs, that horrible person of Cheadle

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"Cheadle: A Tapestry of History and Community" Step back in time and explore the rich history of Cheadle, a town that has witnessed the ebb and flow of generations. From its humble beginnings as home to the Manchester Warehousemen Orphan Schools, where hope was nurtured amidst adversity, to the Staffordshire County Asylum in Cheddleton, near Leek, which provided solace for those seeking refuge. Venture further into Benja Fold in Bramhall, Lancashire, where tales of resilience echo through its streets. The Workhouse Infirmary in Cheadle, Staffordshire stands as a testament to compassion and care during times of hardship. Immerse yourself in the early 1900s ambiance captured at Cheadle Hulme Mellor Road; witness life unfold at The Cross with bustling activity frozen in time. Transport yourself to another era with glimpses into Cheadle Hulme from the Railway Station - an enchanting sight that evokes nostalgia from perhaps the 1920s. Marvel at how this community thrived even then; witness their spirit etched within every corner Hulme's landscape. Journey through Railway Station and Mellor Road - a snapshot into daily life during those early years. Traverse Edgeley Road in Cheadle Heath - an artery pulsating with stories waiting to be discovered. As you wander through Old Market Place in Altrincham, Cheshire - just beyond our borders but still intertwined with our heritage - feel connected to a tapestry woven by countless lives over centuries past. Cheadle is more than just bricks and mortar; it is a living testament to resilience, unity, and progress throughout history. Let us cherish these fragments of our collective memory as we continue writing new chapters together.