Above: Construction ‘navvies’ pictured in their well-stocked pub, conveniently situated next to their temporary housing on the Valentine Road from Fernilee. This 1932 silent film records the Inauguration ceremony for the start of construction of Fernilee...
Above: A wonderful photo of a well-dressed family crossing the stepping stones in Goyt’s Bridge, heading towards the packhorse bridge. This silent film was one of two taken in 1932, during the construction of Fernilee Reservoir. Click to play. And click the...
I published a book on Errwood Hall and Goyt’s Bridge in 2025. It features old maps, photos and information on the Goyt Valley before the construction of the twin reservoirs. Any profits will go to covering the cost of hosting this website. More info &...
Choose a walk… Click here to view short descriptions of all the walks featured on this website. Or simply click one of the images below. There are many wonderful walks in this part of the Goyt Valley. And none of them are particularly difficult. I’ve...
Above: Children in their ‘Sunday Best’ pictured near the school to the rear of Gatehouse Cottage. There are lots more photos on this website. Select from the top menu to view them. I’ve traced the position of places now lost under the twin reservoirs...
Above: Paul’s Dad pictured soon after the construction of The Dish & Spoon Cafe in 1957. Paul says that it was built from stones reclaimed from the ruins of Errwood Hall. The cafe stands near the famous Cat & Fiddle pub. But has now been renamed (which I...
Mel Rogerson writes: Thanks for compiling such a wonderful website. I’ve recently discovered that one of my ancestors was a gamekeeper at Errwood Hall throughout the 1800s and wondered whether you have the dates for the staff photos? Many thanks – Mel....
John writes: Thank you for your excellent web site. Today I walked up to Shining Tor, down and along the valley back to Pym Chair. It is a beautiful area with spectacular scenery and I tried to imagine it as it was before the reservoirs were constructed and the pine...
Above: Plasterwork copies of the Elgin Marbles from Errwood Hall survived the demolition. A rare fragment of Errwood Hall seems to have survived! I received an email from Stockport Building Preservation Trust asking whether I had any information about some...
Peter Jourdain writes: I found your lovely website and youtube videos on the Goyt Valley after having searched on the web. I am an American, and have never been to the Goyt, but am a cyclist and cycling historian, with a primary emphasis on the golden era of British...
