Tameside Through Time
Tameside Through Time by Joyce Raven, published by Amberley Publishing in 2011, offers a visual exploration of the nine townships that comprise Tameside, including Ashton under Lyne, Audenshaw, and Stalybridge. This 96-page book presents a collection of historical photographs alongside modern images, providing readers with a unique perspective on the region’s development and heritage.
The book illustrates the significance of local landmarks and events, such as the Kings Head in Droylesden, which is linked to Guardsman Neil ‘Tony’ Downes, highlighting personal stories within the broader historical context. Readers will find a blend of history and photography that captures the essence of Tameside, making it a valuable resource for those interested in regional history and travel.
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The Local Government Reorganisation Plan of 1971 brought together the nine townships of Ashton under Lyne, Audenshaw, Denton, Droylsden, Dukinfield, Hyde, Longdendale, Mossley and Stalybridge and, from 1 April 1974, the towns came together under the nomenclature of Tameside. We have attempted to illustrate through old photographs and their modern counterparts a glimpse of these very individual townships. The Kings Head in Droylesden will be forever associated with Guardsman Neil ‘Tony’ Downes, son of licensees Ronnie and Sheryl. Twenty-year-old Tony was killed in Afghanistan in June 2007. His funeral at St Mary’s Church, with full military honours, was on the 28 June, the very day he had been due home on leave. Tony wrote letters home and his words were set to music by chart act, ‘The Soldiers’. Entitled Letters Home it was released in 2010.
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