St Michael's Square is where the heart of Ashton under Lyne's old town once stood. In the background is the Parish Church of Ashton, St Michael's and All Angels, which dates from the 15th century but stands on the site of a pre-Norman church.
Before the Market Hall was built this was where the town's market was held. Just a few metres away is the site of the old market cross (at the bottom of Old Cross Street). In the first half of the 20th century the square was the terminus for buses going to Dukinfield and Stalybridge.
These days the area comes to life in the evenings, with several pubs and clubs nearby
"St Michael's Square" is my contribution to this week's "My World" feature. Please check out the other blogs participating in this week's My World.
See Birds Eye View of this location.
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Marvelous shot as always! Beautiful old church! Would love to wander around there some evening!
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Sylvia
Nothing like pubs and clubs to breathe life into a community. :) I love the light in this photo. Well done!
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ReplyDeleteGreat lighting
Just lovely--beautiful buildings, and the lighting really gives you sense of the time of day. Great pic.
ReplyDeletenice info on this majestic place. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteA lovely scene indeed, with beautiful light.
ReplyDeletehi great shot of ashton parish church tucked away but the high light of the photo
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