Hayfield, Kinder Scout From Kinder Road c.1960
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Photo of Hayfield, Kinder Scout From Kinder Road c.1960

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We are looking across the waters of the Kinder Reservoir. The drystone-walled fields lead up to the rocky heights of Kinder Scout, at 2,088ft the highest point in the Peak District. In the distance is Upper House Farm, one of many buildings around Kinder Scout which are now in the hands of the National Trust.

A Selection of Memories from Hayfield

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 Hayfield

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I lived in Hayfield from 1940 till 1960. My mother moved my brother and myself here to get away from the bombing of Manchester where I was born. I have so many memories of being brought up in this wonderful, for a small boy, place. I well remember the Park Hall swimming pool, set in the middle of a wood, with statues on pillars all around. It cost 2/6d old money, or 25 pence in new money, a day to go there and ...see more
Does anyone have any memories about going to the Kozy Cinema In Hayfield, especially about what the cinema was like and the films being shown at the time.
I was born in Hayfield in 1933 and lived there until 1947 when we moved to Hadfield. My parents were friends of the people who owned and built Park Hall swimming pool and we 4 children all learned to swim there in the icy water. It was always a private pool but became open to members who paid a fee to join.I remember it so well - we used to go there direct from school all summer and in the holidays and it is one of my many ...see more
I can remember swimming here as a child. It was very beautiful and tranquil. It was also unique. I have tried to explain to my daughter what it was like and found your picture on the web site. It is sad also to see photos of it in a disused state. There will never be such a nice place near us like this one. Can anyone tell us the history of this place and who owned it? I learned to swim with my dad in the junior pool - ...see more