This is another photo from Stockport Council’s image archive. It shows a rare view of Goyt’s Bridge. It would have been taken in the early 1930s, shortly before the buildings were demolished during the construction of Fernilee Reservoir to the north.

Above: Click to enlarge the photo.

The photo was taken from Goyt’s Lane, with Goytsbridge Farm just out of the frame on the right, looking down towards the packhorse bridge. Goytshead Farm is top right.

It’s just possible to make out the word ‘Teas’ on the corner of the farm building on the left, with an arrow pointing left – presumably to an entrance door.

I know that teas were served to visitors at both farms (click for more information). But by the time this photo was taken, it looks like Goytsbridge Farm tearoom had moved to this building on the opposite side of Goyt’s Lane.

Derbyshire can be fairly drab and grey in winter. And this black and white view with its bare trees and muddy tracks doesn’t look like the kind of place to attract tourists.

Also, the photo would have been taken just before all the buildings were torn down. So there wouldn’t have been much incentive to keep it looking attractive for visitors.

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