Haughton Green is an ancient locality in South-east Lancashire. In 1894 it merged with neighbouring Denton.
Originally a rural area, with most of its built up areas along the main roads and in the old village, it became more built up when the Manchester (Beswick) overspill estate was located here in the late 50s behind existing housing on Two Trees Lane. There was also building of new middle class housing in and around the original village at the same time. This increased its size significantly as housing now extended down into the valley and next to wooded areas.
I first posted some photos of Haughton Green here in September 2009.
A contribution to ABC Wednesday and signs, signs.
It looks like one of those times when you should have purchased a bit of property before it became so popular. How many times hasn't that happened in our lifetime.
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ROG, ABCW
Interesting photos.
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This is abeautiful place. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWil, ABCW
The sign makes this place seem most appealing. Well spotted.
ReplyDeleteA sign that is both scenic and impressive with those shields. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteIs that sign up high or what! Tom The Backroads Traveller
ReplyDeletePleasant sign.
ReplyDeleteNice view!
ReplyDeletewhew, that is one really high sign! my neck would get a cramp trying to read it.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a cool neighborhood.
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Must be a wonderful place to live that neighborhoods keep being built.
ReplyDeleteThe View from the Top of the Ladder
Still looking rural and relaxing.
ReplyDeleteEven the sign is elegant. Beautiful area.
ReplyDeleteHad to come back, saw your comment on Marlene's pub sign after I laughed and laughed and told her how I loved it. So does your comment mean I can be an honorary Brit? I hope so.)))
ReplyDeleteAn 'overspill estate' does not sound like it bodes well for any community. But, I guess people have to live somewhere, and change is all around us.
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