A saddleworth pub that can trace its history back more than 250 years has shut its doors for the final time. Delph donkey 2020 all you need to know before you go with. Delph, saddleworth and greenfield to oldham photographs, additional text and highly detailed captions relate the history of the delph branch and the routes into oldham with the majority of photographs from the british railways steam age. The societys activities range from prehistory and archaeology to landscape studies and architecture. Saddleworth walk take a bracing walk through the rugged, beautiful pennine countryside and discover dramatic views, recordbreaking engineering and welcoming inns. This georgian preaching church sits high above the town of delph on the edge of saddleworth moor. Neil barrow provided an update, in the saddleworth historical society bulletin of summer 2010. History of delph, in oldham and west riding map and description.
Enjoy a walk around the pretty saddleworth villages of delph and diggle with the new saddleworth village trail guides. Shs archives edwards collection saddleworth historical society. History in the south pennines the legacy of alan petforf. The first documentary evidence of saddleworth appears in the domesday book in which it is referred to as quick, spelt thoac. Delph is a village in the saddleworth civil parish of the metropolitan borough of oldham. Saddleworth is bounded by the rest of the parish of. Browse and buy a vast selection of local history books and collectibles on. Saddleworth players is a thriving amateur theatre company based in the millgate arts centre, delph. Since look for a book saddleworth has been going we are seeing that people love finding the books, but are less likely to replace or hide books of their own so please get involved if you can. The station was opened on 1 september 1851 as the terminus of the london and north western railway branch from greenfield the station closed on 2 may 1955, when the delph donkey passenger train service from oldham to delph via greenfield was withdrawn. A history and description of saddleworth link4life. Delph is a village in the saddleworth civil parish of the metropolitan borough of oldham, in greater manchester, england. Browse and buy a vast selection of saddleworth books and collectibles on.
Areas include austerlands, delph, denshaw, diggle, dobcross, friezland, grasscroft, greenfield, grotton, lydgate, scouthead, springhead and uppermill. A history of the parochial chapelry of saddleworth e. Since then, particularly with access to internet information more names have been discovered. Go exploring with saddleworth village trails these trails are a great way to explore the historic villages of saddleworth and learn more about the history of the area. Dec 21, 2015 in 1999 bailey mills was acquired by r gledhill ltd, a family firm of woollen yarn spinners also based in delph. Brief history our ancestry dates from 1903 when excelsior mvc was founded as the first male choir in saddleworth, succeeded by delph mvc in the 1920s. Delph news newspapers books scholar jstor december 2012 learn how and when to remove. The union operated a workhouse on running hill lane near dobcross see below.
The delph donkey was a line of the london and north western railway lnwr in northern england which opened in 1849 to connect oldham, greenfield and delph to the main huddersfield to manchester line. Bailey mill in delph was one of the larger mills in the saddleworth area and was run by mallalieus before going into administration in 1996. This article focuses on saddleworths purpose built clock factory that originated in delph. The hamlet lies near the river tame, the huddersfield canal, and the ne branch of the l. Containing the marriages, baptisms, and burials, from 16 to 1751, with supplement and. Whilst initially continuing to operate as a textile mill the business then transferred to two other sites and bailey mills has remained empty since then. Saddleworth is a civil parish of the metropolitan borough of oldham in greater manchester, england. The principal settlements are austerlands, delph, denshaw, diggle, dobcross, grasscroft, greenfield, grotton, lydgate. Firefighters are at knott hill tackling a blaze which measures around 200m x 500m. Please see wikipedia for more detailed information. This book comprises a fine collection of photographs, first of dobcross and then. Around 50 firefighters tackle huge moor fire in delph live. See coghill creek mr masters was born at saddleworth lodge, yorkshire, england, written in 1230 as sadelwordwort on a saddle like a ridge.
The saddleworth with quick gilbert union was in operation from around 1810 until 1853. The nature of the building means that full flexibility is possible for any event, be it a board meeting, product launch or conference. New book takes readers on historical tour of uppermill. Bailey mill, delph, oldham the view from the north. Delph, saddleworth and greenfield to oldham book law. Published by saddleworth historical society, uppermill great britain 1972. The saddleworth historical society bulletin has been published quarterly since.
Bailey mills, new delph, saddleworth 1431492 historic england. We are an 18 bedroomed, four star aa and visitengland accredited inn. It also includes suburban areas to the east of oldham. The saddleworth historical society aims to document the history of saddleworth, to promote an interest in the areas past, and to facilitate research relating to saddleworth history. Step back in time and take a historical tour down uppermill high street thanks to an illuminating new book by the saddleworth local history group.
Delph old english ge delf a quarry is a village in the saddleworth civil parish of the metropolitan borough of oldham, in greater manchester, england. Were a charity working to make the most of delph, one of the saddleworth villages. The village stands at the terminus of a branch of the sheffield and manchester railway, 2. I have plenty of books that have been donated, i can pass these around if necessary. Delph, a village and a subdistrict in saddleworthwithquick township, rochdale parish, saddleworth district, w. The old bell inn is situated in the beautiful saddleworth village of delph, we are only thirty minutes away from the centre of manchester, five miles from oldham town centre and ten minutes from the m62 between manchester and leeds. Ne of ashtonunderlyne, and has a station on the railway, and a post, money order, and telegraph office under oldham. Dobcross is a village in saddlewortha civil parish of the metropolitan borough of oldham.
Baillieres south australian gazetteer and road guide 1866 saddleworth. It includes books and published articles, maps, photographs as well as. By using the web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the terms and conditions. On monday, it will be largely fine and dry with spells of sunshine for most of the day. Delph community association is a charity which aims to maintain and improve life in the village for the benefit of all delphers. It lies between the town of oldham and the pennine hills, and it is largely rural, with agricultural land and moorland. The men were convicted of more than 120 offences against 15 girls. Jul, 2015 to younger people or those who have moved into the area they may find it difficult to imagine but saddleworths villages up to the mid 1960s were very much working villages. To younger people or those who have moved into the area they may find it difficult to imagine but saddleworths villages up to the mid 1960s were very much working villages. Shop local history books and collectibles abebooks. Short, medium or long routes take you past historic features, such as the roman forts at castleshaw. Saddleworth historical society holds the substantial archives which mr edwards.
The hundred of saddleworth, county of light, was proclaimed on 7 august 1851. We have a brasserie and a restaurant and our local, well known and respected chef brings an extra touch of. The main activities of the association are to run delph library in partnership with oldham libraries and to maintain and improve chapel garden. The old bell inn delph saddleworth, oldham, united kingdom. See delph photos and images from satellite below, explore the aerial photographs of delph in united kingdom.
Historically within the west riding of yorkshire, it lies amongst the pennines on the river tame below the village of denshaw, 4. The society produces five plays per season, a christmas production and participates in the fouryearly saddleworth festival of the arts. From uppermill library car park, cross the river using the steppingstones. The old bell inn delph saddleworth, 5 huddersfield rd, oldham. History and description of the church of st michael and all angels linton in craven. They came out of administration when they were bought by another delph weaving company, gledhills.
Twenty men have been found guilty of being part of a grooming gang that raped and abused girls as young as 11 in huddersfield. The village stands at the terminus of a branch of the l. Saddleworth historical society saddleworth historical. Saddleworth is a civil parish in the metropolitan borough of oldham, greater manchester, england. Denshaw, delph, dobcross, diggle, uppermill and greenfield can be found in. Saddleworth, west riding of yorkshire genealogy heraldry. Containing the marriages, baptisms, and burials, from 16 to 1751, with supplement and appendix, containing additional information connected with the church, and a fragmentary history of saddleworthcumquick, volume 2. However, in doing so, most of the business was transferred to valley mill, just up the road.
The old bell inn is situated in the beautiful saddleworth village of delph, we are. Delph, west riding of yorkshire genealogy heraldry and. Saddleworth lies east of oldham and 11 miles northeast of manchester. Delph community association delph community association. Delph, a large village in saddleworth parish, in the w. Results for whit friday 2019 june 14th main results for delph contest. Clock made at the factory in saddleworth museum collection. The history of the region clearly dates further back than the domesday book however. Victims were plied with drink and drugs and then used and abused at will in a seven year campaign of rape and abuse between 2004 and 2011. For obvious reasons, the locals call it heights chapel and despite its brooding appearance, the interior is charming with vibrant stained glass and the outside has breathtaking views on all sides. The saddleworth hotel is the perfect choice for business gatherings and conferences, with a selection of meeting rooms and full facilities available.
A saddleworth pub that can trace its history back more than. It is broadly rural and had a population of 25,460 at the 2011 census. Saddleworth events calendar showing whats on insaddleworth across all the villages. Saddleworth, a hamlet, an ecclesiastical parish, and an extensive and mountainous township in rochdale parish, and also a division of the w. After moving the short distance from there to uppermill in 1955, the choir became known by its present title. Anyone who lives in the area is welcome to come to the open quarterly. Saddleworth consists of a few settlements of almost urban character, notably delph and uppermill, and numerous villages, hamlets and isolated dwellings. The presence of this ancient road and fort helps explain some of the reason why delph was populated in the first place. Saddleworth is a village, giving name to a wild and romantic district, which, although in the parish of rochdale, is situated at the southwestern extremicy of the west riding, and is in the wapentake of agbrigg. The first documentary evidence of saddleworth appears in the domesday book of 1086 in which it is referred to as quick, spelt thoac.
The single track railway line that extended out to the delph terminus, known as the delph donkey, was closed in the 1950s. It comprises several villages and hamlets as well as suburbs of oldham on the west side of the pennine hills. Around 50 firefighters tackle huge moor fire in delph live updates. At leeds crown court, the ringleader, amere singh dhaliwal, 35.
Saddleworth, west riding of yorkshire bibliography up to 1834. The district is seven miles long and five wide, in the broadest part. Go exploring with saddleworth village trails delph trail. Place names derived from celtic and anglian dialects, along. The group was formed in 2014 by michael fox, under the auspices of saddleworth historial society, to explore aspects of local history that havent been researched before. Delph old english gedelf a quarry is a village in the saddleworth civil parish of the metropolitan borough of oldham, in greater manchester, england.
Saddleworth is a civil parish of the metropolitan borough of oldham in greater manchester. In 1999 bailey mills was acquired by r gledhill ltd, a family firm of woollen yarn spinners also based in delph. We meet quarterly and welcome new volunteers to help with our mission. Listed buildings in saddleworth from 1800 wikipedia. A historical perspective on the provision of a water supply to saddleworth. The isolated th heights hostelry on broad lane, above delph closed on sunday evening. Apr 24, 2019 around 50 firefighters tackle huge moor fire in delph live updates. A member of a brass band plays as they walk along the procession during the annual whit walks through the village of delph in the district of saddleworth, greater manchester. Please enjoy your visit responsibly and respect village life so that we can keep saddleworth a special place for future generations to enjoy.
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