Middleton, Main Street 1951
Photo ref: M122001
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Photo ref: M122001
Photo of Middleton, Main Street 1951

More about this scene

Middleton – its full name is Middleton- by-Wirksworth – was a quarrying and mining village which produced the famous Hopton Wood stone. The narrow and winding Main Street, seen here, is typical of most White Peak villages, and definitely not built for modern traffic.

A Selection of Memories from Middleton

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Middleton

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Tommy's chippy in Manchester Old Road had the best fish and chips in the country. Tommy and Joan always had a smile and a nice word for  everybody, and the staff were the best.