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Gosh! I've gone on a bit, haven't I? I hope you read my post. More memories, please. What about school and the Whit Walks? What shops do you remember? The town is home to a wealth of local artistic talent, from painters and sculptors to musicians and writers. They breathe life into the cultural landscape. With galleries, theaters, and local exhibitions, it’s a haven for artists and art enthusiasts alike. THE GEORGE & DRAGON A huge Victorian (?) pub which dominated one corner of the Market Ground (on the corner of Bow St and Warrington St) It had a very magnificent staircase. Demolished in the 1960's (?) I now reside in a tiny village just south of Bristol, it has no streetlights, no shop, and no pub, but it lies at the foot of the Mendip hills between two lakes and is very picturesque. It has a spicy secret – it’s home to some of the finest curry houses in Greater Manchester. The annual Pie Festival draws crowds from far and wide to celebrate these savory delights. The town’s bakeries whip up heavenly cakes, making it impossible to resist afternoon tea.

When I saw the words to 'We are the two Ashton Mashers', I could hear my Mum & Dad singing it. They are both gone now. Their home turf, the Butcher’s Arms Ground, has witnessed countless unforgettable moments. It’s where dreams come true, with a capacity of over 3,000. My eldest brother Sid was a Gardner at Stamford Park and later on as Gardner at ICI in Newton, Hyde. and Warrington street. I used to go in there, and for some reason or other, hang the fire tongs on theAll my immediate family have now passed away, Dad in 1986, Mam in 1993, Eldest Brother Sid in 1976. Brother Ron in November 2007 and Brother Eddy in January 2008. To lose two brothers so close together was a very sad time.

Of course we had a Guy Fawkes, once we’d collected enough wood we would go around to neighbours houses begging old clothes and anything to stuff him with. He was placed right on top of the fire and a big cheer went up once he had succumbed to the flames. We are here to help you to create the best send off to your loved one that you can. We do not believe a funeral should be unaffordable, but we also do not believe that a funeral should be compromised in quality. With many years’ experience in delivering funerals in and around Droylsden we will be able to help you.The town has several top-notch schools, ensuring a bright future for its younger residents. A state-of-the-art sports complex and fitness centers cater to health-conscious individuals. Collecting the glass accumalators for Dads radio set from a small electrical shop on Warrington Street. The accumalators had to be recharged about every couple of weeks or so to keep the radio working.

The Bowing Green. The Feathers. The Angel. The King William ( King Bill). Yates' Wine Lodge. The Commercial.The "Ground" did have a Painters pen on it at one time. This was situated fairly centrally with the railway wall enclosing it along one side. When it fell into disuse it made a smashing fort for cowboys and indians and nobody would chase you off. Round the corner on Oldham Rd was The Empire- it had a bar upstairs and was also used by local operatic groups to stage musicals. I saw "West Side Story" there. Not forgetting the Palais de Danse, usually known as " The Pally." I used to go roller skating there when I wasn't at the Saturday Morning Club at the Gaumont. Later on I went to see bands play there- I saw 'The Who" there in the early 60s. Ashton Palais was the location for the dance hall scenes in the film "Billy Liar' starring Tom Courtney and Julie Christie. We do have of course the families of Sid, Ron and Eddy who all still live in the Ashton and Stalybridge area. My first job in 1953 was as a trainee sugar boiler but no not at Podmores in Ashton but at G.W.Laws at 135a Union street. This was a small 3 story factory stituated down the ginnel by the side of 135 Union street.