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Middleton, The Gardens c.1960
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Opened in 1934 on the site of the former Middleton Hall corn mill, these gardens became another focal point for the town and a much-loved asset. They occupied the triangle at the junction of Manchester Old and New Roads. Visitors from the Manchester area spent time in them as part of a day out, often enjoying a snack at Redman`s cafe on the left.

Memories of Middleton, the Gardens c1960

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. These memories are of Middleton, The Gardens c.1960

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I was very young to have seen the gardens in Middleton but they were well loved and a great place place to take a quiet moment watching the fountain. No one seems to know where the fountain is but rumour has it, it was dumped in the underground loos and then these were filled in. Many think it is still there underground. The toilets under the gardens have given the gardens the not so nice, but funny name of Pee Gardens. ...see more