Smile Tameside

24/06/2026

Take a look at this wonderful historic snapshot of Mossley, capturing life over a century ago. You can spot Brookbottom, the George Hotel on the corner, local shops, and children gathered in the street.

Dating to the early 1900s, can you recognise exactly where this photograph was taken?

23/06/2026

Fancy a break from the heat?
Why not join us tomorrow at 2pm for our monthly quiz at Local Studies and enjoy the comfort of our air-conditioned space! ❄️
Put your knowledge to the test with a fun and friendly history quiz – everyone is welcome, whether you’re a quiz pro or just curious to learn something new.
Click the link below for more details
We’d love to see you there!

Book now!Join us for our monthly heritage quiz! Think you know Tameside? Put your knowledge to the test at our exciting Heritage Quiz! Whether you're a history buff or just curious, this is your chance to identify familiar Tameside landmarks from our image archive and tackle questions on local histo...

22/06/2026

Answer: The building is Alderdale Hall, often known as Cabtram’s Hall, in Droylsden near Edge Lane. It was once a stately home, but later became dilapidated and was sublet as self‑contained rooms. A fire gutted the building in August 1929, and it was demolished shortly afterwards.
Lost Landmark! 🏛️
Do you recognise this building that once stood here in Tameside? 👀
Time may have moved on, but a clue still remains… the entrance pillars can still be seen standing today at the entrance to nearby Fairfield Square.
Take a close look at the photo and see if you can work it out!

18/06/2026

Check out this aerial photograph of the former Lancashire Carpets Ltd factories in Denton.

Originally founded in 1865 as the Felt Hat Co Ltd, the company renamed to Lancashire Felt Co Ltd in 1867. By the 1950s, the business had diversified into carpet manufacturing, leading to another change in identity in 1963, becoming Lancaster Carpets Ltd.

After more than a century of industry, the site closed in the 1980s and was cleared in 1988. By 1989 construction was underway on what would become the Sainsbury’s Superstore we know today 🛒

15/06/2026

Step back in time with this fascinating glimpse of Stamford Street at its junction with George Street, viewed from Old Square 📸
This historic photograph, taken around 1920, captures a vibrant streetscape featuring well-known local landmarks including Yates’s Wine Lodge, Briggs Tailors, Cash Clothing Co, and the Wesleyan Church on the right.
A wonderful snapshot of everyday life from over a century ago.

12/06/2026

Take a step back in time with this fantastic view of Market Place, Hyde, circa 1950 📸
Captured before its redevelopment, this photo shows a very different town centre to the one we know today.
Do you remember when it looked like this, share your memories in the comments below.

09/06/2026

Check out this fantastic view of Stalybridge from the 1960s. The image captures the railway station along with Harrop’s Mill, Longlands Mill, Shaw Moor, and Cheetham Park in the background.

What can you spot that’s still the same today? And what has changed over the years? We’d love to hear your observations and memories, share them in the comments below!

05/06/2026

Take a look at this intriguing photograph of Ashton’s West End. Captured from the flats on West Park Estate looking north-west, the image shows West End Park in the right foreground, along with Ryecroft Mill and Tudno Mill (home of John Hill’s Biscuits).
We’re not certain when this photograph was taken, do you recognise any clues that could help date it? Or perhaps you have memories of this view?

03/06/2026

This week we’re celebrating Volunteers’ Week, a perfect opportunity to recognise the time, dedication and hard work our amazing volunteers give to Tameside Local Studies
From scanning old negatives and listing collections, to helping visitors research their family history, our volunteers play a vital role in everything we do. We couldn’t achieve so much without them!

This photo was taken at our Volunteer Day earlier this year, which we organise as a small thank you for all that they do but we’ll always take any opportunity to show our appreciation!

01/06/2026

Take a look at this fascinating historic snapshot of River Mill on Park Road, Dukinfield.
We believe this photograph dates from around the 1950s, offering a glimpse into the area’s industrial past. If you have any memories of the mill or think you might be able to narrow down the date more precisely, please share in the comments below!