This is a fairly typical street in the town, most of it being lined on both sides with terraced bricked houses. The street does have a claim to fame, however. Those with sharp eyes may have noticed a blue plaque on the wall of the nearest house. The plaque commemorates the fact that this house was once the home of Hannah Mitchell, a celebrated figure in the fight for women's rights.
Born in Derbyshire in 1872, Hannah lived in this house from 1900 to 1910, at a time when she was making speeches at campaign meetings. Even though she suffered poor health, she was an active worker for the women's suffrage and Labour movements.
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What a quaint little street! I like the symmetry of this architecture.
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This is such a typically British street! I like that. I have never been in Ashton-under-Lyne, but I saw many other places with almost similar terraced houses.Most of it also in British series.
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Wil, ABCW Team.
Where would we be without women like Hannah Mitchell? Quaint street.
ReplyDeleteHannah and family were at 9 Ramsden Street at the time of the 1901 census - So the 1900 to 1910 address may be wrong
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Only passing on the information given by Tameside Council.
DeleteOne of my favourite streets. This is around the corner from my sister.
ReplyDeleteVery surprised to log into this My World Tuesday and find my home town there!Lovely photo.
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