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On these pages you will find a selection of photographs of the centre of Stockport taken around the turn of the last century by a photographer called Frank Lance.

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The Warren Alms Houses in the Folley to the East of St. Mary’s Parish Church. The Folley was a narrow pathway between Millgate and St. Mary’s Gate.
The Warren Alms Houses in the Folley to the East of St. Mary's Parish Church. The Folley was a narrow pathway between Millgate and St. Mary's Gate.


The Infirmary on the west side of Wellington Road South.
 The Infirmary on the west side of Wellington Road South.

A view of the western side of the Market Place with St. Mary’s Parish Church in the background. On the right is the edge of the glass and metal framed Market House, and on the left (the low building) is what is today Staircase House.
 A view of the western side of the Market Place with St. Mary's Parish Church in the background. On the right is the edge of the glass and metal framed Market House, and on the left (the low building) is what is today Staircase House.
A view of Churchgate, taken from a position near the curve in the road beside the steps leading to the Rectory, with St. Mary’s Parish Church in the background.
A view of Churchgate, taken from a position near the curve in the road beside the steps leading to the Rectory, with St. Mary's Parish Church in the background.
A view, looking due north, of the Market Place from Churchgate. The Market House lies in the centre of the view.
A view, looking due north, of the Market Place from Churchgate. The Market House lies in the centre of the view.

A view of Bridge Street Brow looking due north. At the bottom of the slope the entrance to Great Underbank can be seen (left), and beyond this point Bridge Street Brow becomes Bridge Street. The western parapet of Lancashire Bridge can just be seen at the centre right of the photograph.
A view of Bridge Street Brow looking due north. At the bottom of the slope the entrance to Great Underbank can be seen (left), and beyond this point Bridge Street Brow becomes Bridge Street. The western parapet of Lancashire Bridge can just be seen at the centre right of the photograph.

 

The St. Peter’s Gate bridge looking due east towards the Market Place.
The St. Peter's Gate bridge looking due east towards the Market Place.


From bottom to top this photograph depicts: Carr Green (foreground), the River Mersey running in a deep gorge, the Mersey Bridge (right), Mersey Square (left beyond the River Mersey) and the Fire Station with its tower.
From bottom to top this photograph depicts: Carr Green (foreground), the River Mersey running in a deep gorge, the Mersey Bridge (right), Mersey Square (left beyond the River Mersey) and the Fire Station with its tower.

A photograph of Mount Tabor Chapel (left), The British Schools (centre) and Congregational Chapel, with spire (right), from Wellington Road South. To the left of Mount Tabor is Edward Street (not visible), and to the right Greek Street (not visible). The photographer must have stood on the pavement near the front of the Nelson public house.
A photograph of Mount Tabor Chapel (left), The British Schools (centre) and Congregational Chapel, with spire (right), from Wellington Road South. To the left of Mount Tabor is Edward Street (not visible), and to the right Greek Street (not visible). The photographer must have stood on the pavement near the front of the Nelson public house.

 

The foreground of this photograph depicts Wellington Road North beyond Wellington Bridge. To the left is the continuation of Heaton Lane, the Cotton Tree Hotel (centre left), the public weighing machine and the gas holders on the right. Also on the left is one of the new electric street lights.
The foreground of this photograph depicts Wellington Road North beyond Wellington Bridge . To the left is the continuation of Heaton Lane, the Cotton Tree Hotel (centre left), the public weighing machine and the gas holders on the right. Also on the left is one of the new electric street lights.

The Roman Road that lies between Dodge Hill and Lancashire Hill
The Roman Road that lies between Dodge Hill and Lancashire Hill

 
The south side of the Market Place. On the right is the edge of the Market Hall, and the man with a light jacket is a postman.
The south side of the Market Place. On the right is the edge of the Market Hall, and the man with a light jacket is a postman.

A view of King Street East from Wilson Street (foreground).The road in front of the trees is Warren Street, and the large building (centre) was described as the Stockport Advertiser building. In the background (left) is part of Park Mills.
A view of King Street East from Wilson Street (foreground).The road in front of the trees is Warren Street, and the large building (centre) was described as the Stockport Advertiser building. In the background (left) is part of Park Mills.


St. Thomas’s Church from Wellington Road South (A6). The street in front of the church is St. Thomas’s Place.
St. Thomas 's Church from Wellington Road South (A6). The street in front of the church is St. Thomas's Place.
St. Mary’s Gate steps from Millgate (foreground). At the top of the steps St. Mary’s Gate continues to Churchgate. The tower of St. Mary’s Parish Church is visible at the top and left of the photograph.
St. Mary's Gate steps from Millgate (foreground). At the top of the steps St. Mary's Gate continues to Churchgate. The tower of St. Mary 's Parish Church is visible at the top and left of the photograph.

A photograph of St. Mary’s Gate steps, from St. Mary’s Gate, leading down to Millgate. On the left, beside the gas lamp, is the entrance to the Folley, which led to the Warren Almhouses.
A photograph of St. Mary's Gate steps, from St. Mary's Gate, leading down to Millgate. On the left, beside the gas lamp, is the entrance to the Folley, which led to the Warren Almhouses.

 

The steps leading from Little Underbank to the Market Place. These are exactly opposite the steps beside Turner’s Vaults public house.
The steps leading from Little Underbank to the Market Place. These are exactly opposite the steps beside Turner's Vaults public house.

 

The steps leading from Little Underbank to the junction with St. Peter’s Gate Bridge (above left), St. Peter’s Gate and High Street. On the right is the edge of Turner’s Vaults public house.
The steps leading from Little Underbank to the junction with St. Peter's Gate Bridge (above left), St. Peter's Gate and High Street. On the right is the edge of Turner's Vaults public house.

 

The Technical School, Wellington Road South. On the right-hand edge is the Old Grammar School Building at the junction with Greek Street.
The Technical School , Wellington Road South. On the right-hand edge is the Old Grammar School Building at the junction with Greek Street.
The corner of Prince’s Street – then Heaton Lane – and Bridge Street.
The corner of Prince's Street – then Heaton Lane – and Bridge Street.
A view of Lancashire Hill with Dodge Hill on the left, and the forecourt of Tiviot Dale Railway Station on the right. Behind the station is Hanover Congregational Chapel with its castellated roofline.
A view of Lancashire Hill with Dodge Hill on the left, and the forecourt of Tiviot Dale Railway Station on the right. Behind the station is Hanover Congregational Chapel with its castellated roofline.
A view of the National School from Wellington Road South before it was demolished for the new Stockport Town Hall building (opened 1908).
A view of the National School from Wellington Road South before it was demolished for the new Stockport Town Hall building (opened 1908).
The corner of Warren Street and Bridge Street. The Warren Bulkeley public house is on the left, and Bridge Street Brow, in the background, is on the right. In the foreground, but not visible, is Lancashire Bridge.
The corner of Warren Street and Bridge Street . The Warren Bulkeley public house is on the left, and Bridge Street Brow, in the background, is on the right. In the foreground, but not visible, is Lancashire Bridge.

The entrance to Hope’s Carr from Wellington Street before it was widened. When the photograph was taken Wellington Street was called New Wellington Street.
 The entrance to Hope's Carr from Wellington Street before it was widened. When the photograph was taken Wellington Street was called New Wellington Street

 
The Olde Dog public house. The area in the foreground is now Mersey Square. The street to the left of the Olde Dog – going under the Wellington Bridge (A6) - is Talbot Street, and the roadway in front of the public house was then Sykes’s Street. The building on the left is the Wellington Hotel.
The Olde Dog public house. The area in the foreground is now Mersey Square. The street to the left of the Olde Dog – going under the Wellington Bridge (A6) - is Talbot Street, and the roadway in front of the public house was then Sykes's Street. The building on the left is the Wellington Hotel.