EAW022082 ENGLAND (1949). The English Steel Corporation North Street Works, Openshaw, 1949. This image was marked by Aerofilms Ltd for photo editing.

I lived here, 1961-1977. Barney Rubble.

I lived here, 77-86. Barney Rubble.

Clayton Brook, running through a modest valley, before it was filled in in the early 60s. 'The Tip' to us kids back then. Full of adventure! By Barney Rubble (AKA Youtubes Laszlo Fyre).

Clayton lane level crossing into Clayton Aniline works. By Barney Rubble.

Saint Vincent's church and school JF

This building was a 'Pains Fireworks' magazine. I Think it later became property belonging to Standard fireworks, why it was here, I do not know. By Barney Rubble.

Here is Admiralty street. With street railway connection between Baguley Fold mainline LMS/BR sidings,Stuart street power station, Clayton Aniline works, then the Admiralty premises, across Clayton Lane, and on through English Steel works site, thence into Asburys LNER/BR sidings via the Wood st railway; parts of the track still in situ there in 2014. (see other pics/markers on here and Google Earth for modern images, track is in Wood st. on south side of Ashton Old Rd). By Barney Rubble.

Cooke and Ferguson Ltd.

Wood street.The connecting railway from Ashburys sidings ran across Ashton Old Road, along Wood St. and in to the English Steel Corp. works, through the gates to the left of this marker. Last used in late 60' or early 70's. Some track on south side of Ashton Old Rd. still in situ, 2014.

Eatern By Pass

Canal narrowboat at stonemasons yard

Canal narrowboat at Clayton Junction

Clayton Aniline Company works.

English Steel Corporation Works.