Last time, I promised you Altrincham and here it is. Let's start at the railway station, in pre-grouping times.
Though National Rail still has a presence, Manchester's Metrolink has the majority of rail departures.
There's a convenient bus station alongside the railway/tramway establishment. Greater Manchester Buses were using this unusual "midibus" in 1989.
A more conventional minibus operating in Altrincham for GMB.
The split up of GMB saw GMS take over.
The "new" North Western was the other major operator in Altrincham.
Star Line was taken over by North Western.
By 2000, Arriva had the majority of services.
Arriva had a depot in the town.
Other operators over the years have included Bullocks of Cheadle, Goodwins, Manchester Minibus Agency and M Travel.
This old Dodge lorry was seen in Altrincham in 1983.
The old Market Place in Altrincham town centre (Creative Commons License).
Sadly, the Old Market Tavern and the Orange Tree are both closed, but may reopen.
The above also applies to this former Boddington's house, the Tatton Arms.
The Grapes is no longer a pub, but a Thai restaurant.
It's not all bad. The Malt Shovel is a Samuel Smith's house serving OBB.
Costello's is a modern bar, the tap for Dunham Massey brewery.
Pi has some great real ales, though it's now called the Beacon.
The suburb of Bowdon is known for this fine church.
Opposite is the Stamford Arms.
Just south of Altrincham, and contiguous with it, is Hale, where the level crossing was controlled by this ex CLC signal box in 1986.
Handy for the station, a fine Robinson's house, the Railway.
Right, that's it for now. Next time, we'll be heading towards Macclesfield.
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