We take a nostalgic look back at a selection of enchanting images unearthed from the archives, taken in and around the centre of Macclesfield.
A Glimpse into the Past: Walker Barn in the 1940s
This week's cover image shows a scene in Walker Barn from the 1940s. (Image: Cheshire Archives and Local Studies) Although the date when this photo was taken is unknown, The Setter Dog pub, Walker Barn, situated along the Macclesfield to Buxton road closed down some time around 2007. (Image: Cheshire Archives and Local Studies)
The George and Dragon: A Sunderland Street Landmark
The George and Dragon pub can be seen to the right in this photograph of Sunderland Street, Macclesfield, taken in the 1990s. (Image: Cheshire Archives and Local Studies) READ MORE: Ban 'cancer-linked' chemical found in bread, beer and cereal, say campaigners. Nigella swaps Parmesan for cheddar in easy risotto recipe.
Early Public Transport: A North Western Bus at the Cat and Fiddle
A North Western bus outside the Cat and Fiddle, Macclesfield, in this photo taken around 1925, while the driver and conductor can be seen standing in front of the bus. (Image: Cheshire Archives and Local Studies)
Cinema History: The Majestic Cinema in 1936
Publicity for the Majestic Cinema on Mill Street, Macclesfield, in 1936. A crowd of children are pictured beside a man in costume and a car advertising a film at the cinema. The film advertised is H. G. Wells's Things To Come, released in 1936. (Image: Cheshire Archives and Local Studies)
Walker Barn in the 1940s: Two Boys and Their Dog
Two boys and their dog can be seen walking on the road through Walker Barn in this photograph from the 1940s, with The Setter Dog pub seen in the background.
All photos and information on these pages are kindly provided by Cheshire Archives and Local Studies. If you have additional information about the photos you'd like to share, or corrections about the image information, you can contact Cheshire Image Bank via their website at: www.cheshireimagebank.org.uk and click on the 'Tell Us More' link on the image page.
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