Dunford Bridge
The Tuesday Club had a great mystery tour on 27 October 2016. We took 31 people in 2 minibuses. The group visited Dunford Bridge, where the trains from Manchester used to emerge from the the other end of the Woodhead Tunnel and where the Trans-Pennine trail continues on along the railway bed towards Barnsley. Then on to Winscar Reservoir, followed by Hepworth, where they had afternoon tea in the 1950s atmosphere of the Oil Can Cafe, and finally Holme Moss where everyone had their photo taken in front of the wonderful summit view. It was a fun afternoon despite the grey and windy weather.
All photos courtesy of Janis Birchall.
Tatton Hall
The Tuesday Club went to Tatton Hall, near Knutsford in Cheshire, on 2 December 2015. The National Trust owned Tatton Park is one of the most complete historic estates and, for almost 400 years, remained in the Egerton family before being bequeathed in 1958. Tatton Park is financed and managed by Cheshire East Council.
From the National Trust's website: The early 19th-century mansion sits amid a landscaped deer park and is opulently decorated, providing a fine setting for the Egerton family's extensive collections. The theme of Victorian grandeur extends into the garden with its glasshouses, formal gardens, Italian and Japanese gardens.
The regulars took a stroll around the gardens, looking rather chilly in the December weather, and enjoyed an amble around the hall interior, dressed with Christmas decorations and other festive displays.
From the National Trust's website: The early 19th-century mansion sits amid a landscaped deer park and is opulently decorated, providing a fine setting for the Egerton family's extensive collections. The theme of Victorian grandeur extends into the garden with its glasshouses, formal gardens, Italian and Japanese gardens.
The regulars took a stroll around the gardens, looking rather chilly in the December weather, and enjoyed an amble around the hall interior, dressed with Christmas decorations and other festive displays.
All photos courtesy of Janis Birchall.
Standedge Tunnel
The Tuesday Club went to Standedge Tunnel, Britain's longest canal and rail tunnels, located in the heart of the Pennine countryside.
From the Canal & River Trust website: Standedge Tunnel is known as one of the Seven Wonders of the Waterways. Visitors can explore deep into this marvellous Yorkshire attraction on one of our family-friendly guided boat trips, stop for a bite to eat in our refurbished Watersedge cafe, and let kids jump, climb and explore our playground and wildlife garden.
From the Canal & River Trust website: Standedge Tunnel is known as one of the Seven Wonders of the Waterways. Visitors can explore deep into this marvellous Yorkshire attraction on one of our family-friendly guided boat trips, stop for a bite to eat in our refurbished Watersedge cafe, and let kids jump, climb and explore our playground and wildlife garden.
All photos courtesy of Janis Birchall.
The Anderton Boat Lift
The Tuesday Club went to the Anderton Boat Lift in Northwick Cheshire. The lift was built by Edwin Clark in 1875; it's purpose was to lift cargo boats 50ft from the Weaver Navigation to the Trent & Mersey Canal.
From the Canal & River Trust website: Like all great things, the concept is simple: two huge water tanks, each with watertight seal-able doors, carry boats up and down. The original counter-balanced system was replaced in 1908 by electric operation, but the lift now works hydraulically again.
From the Canal & River Trust website: Like all great things, the concept is simple: two huge water tanks, each with watertight seal-able doors, carry boats up and down. The original counter-balanced system was replaced in 1908 by electric operation, but the lift now works hydraulically again.
All photos courtesy of Janis Birchall.