Hyde Name Origins.

The name "HYDE" is derived from the hide, a measure of land for taxation purposes, taken to be that area of land necessary to support a peasant family. In later times it was taken to be equivalent to 120 acres .

Friday, 18 January 2013

Postcards.

 Here are a couple of postcards showing Hyde in quieter times.

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Mottram Old Road .
The Low is in the background to the left of the telegraph pole.

Dowson Road
Looking down Dowson Road.
How quiet is the road  !
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3 comments:

Dave Williams said...

Funny how much wider it looks without the myriad painted white lines and the built-out extensions to the pavements/grass verges.

Friday, 18 January, 2013
Chris Peckthem said...

Don't forget to feed the birds while the weather is cold.

Friday, 18 January, 2013
downsie21 said...

the very first photograph of Cock & Hen brow I've ever seen looking towards Gee Cross.

Friday, 18 January, 2013

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