Macclesfield Collection

Parkside Asylum, Macclesfield, Cheshire
Buildings and grounds of the Parkside Asylum, Macclesfield, opened in 1871 as the Cheshire County Lunatic Asylum. At various times, the site was also known as Upton Mental Hospital and Deva Hospital

Macclesfield, Cheshire
Distant view of Macclesfield, Cheshire Date: circa 1840

Moss Rose Art - Macclesfield Town
Watercolour of Moss Rose, home of Macclesfield Town F.C. 1891 - current day. Capacity 6, 355. Original painting created in 2002 by Kevin Fletcher

Reverend D Simpson, and Christ Church, Macclesfield (engraving)
3629087 Reverend D Simpson, and Christ Church, Macclesfield (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reverend D Simpson, and Christ Church, Macclesfield)

Cricket match, Cheshire v Northants. Northamptonshire cricketer Colin Milburn surveys the rain from the pavilion at Macclesfield, waiting for it to stop. 25th May 1968

Market Place, Macclesfield, early 1900s

Service Bocker outfit, Debenham & Freebody
The Service Bocker, underwear and shirt, Debenham & Freebody, fashion illustration of woman in outfit. Captioned, A clever utility garment'

Macclesfield Factory Girl Preparing Warp 1845
Factory girl seated at her frame, preparing the wasp for a power-loom in a large manufacturing town in the county of Chester

Marple Junction, Macclesfield Canal by Terry Whitworth

County Map of Cheshire, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

Edward The Confessor, Virgin & Child, and St. John The Evangelist, 1846 (stained glass)
3475308 Edward The Confessor, Virgin & Child, and St. John The Evangelist, 1846 (stained glass) by Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore (1812-52); St Albans Church, Macclesfield, Cheshire

New Free Library at Macclesfield (engraving)
1059967 New Free Library at Macclesfield (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Free Library at Macclesfield)

Inauguration of a Volunteer Fire-Brigade at Macclesfield, the Procession leaving the Market-Place (engraving)
1102801 Inauguration of a Volunteer Fire-Brigade at Macclesfield, the Procession leaving the Market-Place (engraving) by English School

The Earl of Macclesfield (colour litho)
612033 The Earl of Macclesfield (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Earl of Macclesfield, A coachman, 22 October 1881)

Mr William Bromley-Davenport (colour litho)
613352 Mr William Bromley-Davenport (colour litho) by Ward, Leslie Matthew (Spy) (1851-1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr William Bromley-Davenport, Macclesfield, 1 September 1888)

St. Alban, detail, c. 1841 (stained glass)
3475307 St. Alban, detail, c.1841 (stained glass) by Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore (1812-52); St Albans Church, Macclesfield, Cheshire

St. Alban, c. 1841 (stained glass)
3475306 St. Alban, c.1841 (stained glass) by Pugin, Augustus Welby Northmore (1812-52); St Albans Church, Macclesfield, Cheshire

Members of the New Parliament (engraving)
1047896 Members of the New Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the New Parliament)

Volunteer Review and Sham Fight at Somerford, near Macclesfield (engraving)
1610396 Volunteer Review and Sham Fight at Somerford, near Macclesfield (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Volunteer Review and Sham Fight at Somerford)

Macclesfield (engraving)
3655028 Macclesfield (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Macclesfield. Illustration for The Illustrated Universal Gazetteer edited by William Francis)

Advertisement, Hovis (engraving)
1100235 Advertisement, Hovis (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Hovis)

Advertisement, Hovis (engraving)
1615111 Advertisement, Hovis (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Hovis. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 15 January 1898)

Coats of arms of British towns and cities (chromolitho)
2775506 Coats of arms of British towns and cities (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coats of arms of British towns and cities: Greenock, Nottingham)

Presentation of a Sword to Major Hibbert, at Macclesfield (engraving)
1608720 Presentation of a Sword to Major Hibbert, at Macclesfield (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Presentation of a Sword to Major Hibbert)

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1039076 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements)

MACCLESFIELD FREE LIBRARY
Exterior view of the new Free Library in Macclesfield, Cheshire Date: 1878

Cheshire East SK11 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cheshire East SK11 6

Cheshire East SK10 1 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cheshire East SK10 1

The Court of Chancery in the Reign of George I, 18th century (c1905). Lord Chancellor Macclesfield is the presiding judge

The Deserted Village, Havannah, Congleton, England
The Deserted Village, Havannah, Congleton, near Macclesfield, Cheshire, England. Date: 1906

Holiday fashions from Gorringes & Army and Navy Stores
From left, a frock of new washing material showing an indefinite damask design, while the smart little coat with glass buttons is of wool

The Garden - Pooles Cavern, Buxton, Derbyshire
The Garden - Pooles Cavern, Buxton, near Macclesfield, Derbyshire, England. Date: 1900s

The Village, Wincle, Cheshire
The Village, Wincle, Macclesfield, near Allgreave, Cheshire, England. Date: 1910s

Cragg Hall, Wildboar Clough - Wildboarclough, Cheshire
Cragg Hall, Wildboar Clough/Wildboarclough, Macclesfield, Cheshire, England. Date: 1920s

Two Edwardian girls in April 1908 at the popular rural spot of Dane Bridge in the Macclesfield hills on the edge of the Peak District, showing outdoor clothing of the period! Date: 1908

Receipt for Workhouse Childrens Outing Subscription Receipt
Receipt made out to W.W. Brocklehurst for a subscription to the Childrens Outing fund at Macclesfield Workhouse. Outings for children had to be financed by private donations. Date: 1913

Portrait George Graham ca 1739 Red chalk sheet
Artokoloro

Balloon event, Charles Green, Macclesfield
Charles Green ballooning poster advertising his 74th ascent, under the patronage of the Mayor and Magistrates, from the Gas Works near Waters Green, Macclesfield

Macclesfield Workhouse Childrens Outing Fund - Subscription
A receipt issued to W.W. Brocklehurst for a donation to the Macclesfield Workhouse Childrens Outing Fund. It is signed by the workhouse master J.H. Lingard. Date: 1913

De Hems restaurant, Soho
De Hems restaurant, oyster bar, saloon bar and grotto on Macclesfield Street, Soho, London. Date: 1947

Farm, aerial view. Photographed in Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK

Racial Type / Man 19C
A typical middle-class Victorian man, probably Mr Davenport of Macclesfield

Racial Type / Lady 19C
A typical middle-class Victorian woman, member of the Davenport family of Macclesfield

Chas. Earl Macclesfield
CHARLES GERARD, earl of MACCLESFIELD statesman with his autograph

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"Macclesfield: A Tapestry of History and Charm" Step into the captivating world of Macclesfield, nestled in the picturesque county of Cheshire. This enchanting town is a treasure trove of intriguing stories and remarkable landmarks that have shaped its rich heritage. One such landmark is Parkside Asylum, an architectural marvel that stands as a testament to Macclesfield's commitment to mental health care throughout history. Its imposing presence serves as a reminder of the town's dedication to compassion and understanding. Moss Rose Art - Macclesfield Town, another gem in this vibrant tapestry, showcases the town's passion for creativity. The art scene thrives here, with local artists capturing the essence through their masterpieces like "Old Church, Prestbury" rendered beautifully on ink-stained paper. Transport yourself back in time to Market Place during the early 1900s when bustling crowds filled its streets. The echoes of commerce can still be felt today as locals reminisce about Debenham & Freebody's Service Bocker outfit – a symbol of fashion and elegance that once graced these very lanes. The industrial prowess that defined Macclesfield comes alive through images depicting factory girls diligently preparing warp threads in 1845. Their hard work laid the foundation for economic prosperity while highlighting their resilience and determination. Venturing beyond its borders reveals hidden gems like Havannah, Congleton – a deserted village steeped in mystery and intrigue. Explore this forgotten corner where whispers from centuries past linger amidst charming ruins waiting to be discovered by intrepid adventurers. Sports enthusiasts will delight at glimpses from cricket matches between Cheshire and Northamptonshire cricketers at Marple Junction along the scenic Macclesfield Canal. Here, Colin Milburn surveys his opponents with steely determination while embodying sportsmanship cherished by both counties. To truly appreciate this historic haven, one must explore County Map of Cheshire from 1777.