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Brooklands Road was built as a private road round about 1860. It was built by Samuel Brooks (1793-1864) calico manufacturer, banker and landowner, especially in Sale and Hale.
Brooklands Road was built as a private road round about 1860. It was built by Samuel Brooks (1793-1864) calico manufacturer, banker and landowner, especially in Sale and Hale.
Brooklands Station (now Brooklands Metrolink Station) opened in 1859. The Manchester, South Junction and Altrincham Railway had opened in 1849 with stations at Sale and Timperley. In 1855, 45 residents had petitioned for a local station to be built.
Brooklands Station (now Brooklands Metrolink Station) opened in 1859. The Manchester, South Junction and Altrincham Railway had opened in 1849 with stations at Sale and Timperley. In 1855, 45 residents had petitioned for a local station to be built.
Brooklands Station viewed from the towpath of the Bridgewater Canal. Samuel Brooks negotiated terms for a station in 1859. The building of the station was contracted to John Brogden & Sons.
Brooklands Station viewed from the towpath of the Bridgewater Canal. Samuel Brooks negotiated terms for a station in 1859. The building of the station was contracted to John Brogden & Sons.
Houses built near to Brooklands Station 1866 by John Brogden & Sons. Brogden Terrace is a terrace of houses originally at the end of a short path leading from Marsland Road. (Brogden Grove was built later by another builder.)
Houses built near to Brooklands Station 1866 by John Brogden & Sons. Brogden Terrace is a terrace of houses originally at the end of a short path leading from Marsland Road. (Brogden Grove was built later by another builder.)
Houses on Brooklands Road 1861. Samuel Brooks built 4 large detached houses each in 3/4 acre of ground: 'Woodbourne', 'Fernacre', 'Mersey Lea' and 'Belmore'. 'Belmore' is the only one which remains today as a hotel.
Houses on Brooklands Road 1861. Samuel Brooks built 4 large detached houses each in 3/4 acre of ground: 'Woodbourne', 'Fernacre', 'Mersey Lea' and 'Belmore'. 'Belmore' is the only one which remains today as a hotel.
Milestone on Brooklands Road side showing distance as 1 mile to Brooklands Station.
Milestone on Brooklands Road side showing distance as 1 mile to Brooklands Station.
Milestone side showing 3 miles to Prospect House Samuel Brooks house in Hale Barns. By 1862 he had created Brooks Drive off Wilmslow Road, Hale Barns with the intention of making a carriage route to Brooklands Station.
Milestone side showing 3 miles to Prospect House Samuel Brooks house in Hale Barns. By 1862 he had created Brooks Drive off Wilmslow Road, Hale Barns with the intention of making a carriage route to Brooklands Station.
The Church of St John the Divine on Brooklands Rd was built from 1864 to 1868. Samuel Brooks gave land and granted £10,000 for its building and upkeep. It was designed by Alfred Waterhouse (1830-1905).
The Church of St John the Divine on Brooklands Rd was built from 1864 to 1868. Samuel Brooks gave land and granted £10,000 for its building and upkeep. It was designed by Alfred Waterhouse (1830-1905).
Toll Lodge, as it is today, at the end of Brooklands Road near to the roundabout on the Stockport - Altrincham Road.
Toll Lodge, as it is today, at the end of Brooklands Road near to the roundabout on the Stockport - Altrincham Road.