Jan 31, 2024 |
Above: The red circle shows where the photographs above and below were taken – on the track from the second set of stepping stones in Goyt’s Bridge. The one above looking down to the now-sunken hamlet. Back in late August 2022, when the water level in...
Jan 21, 2024 |
Above: The orange circle above left shows the track leading down to the stepping stones from behind Goytshead Farm. I’ve also circled both sets of stepping stones on the old map of Goyt’s Bridge – the main ones over the Goyt in blue, and the second set in orange. A...
Jan 19, 2024 |
Above: I’m not 100% sure, but I think Alfreda may be centre of this group pictured on the steps of the Granville Hospital in 1918. Inset is Nick’s photo of Alfreda sitting in the garden of his childhood home. Many thanks to Nick on the Goyt Valley Facebook...
Dec 9, 2023 |
Above: Lot 27 included an area of land marked as 277. Errwood Hall was later built on this land. Above: This is the full 1832 map – click to enlarge. Or open as a pdf. © Sheffield Archives Many thanks to David from the Furness Vale History Society for sending me...
Nov 18, 2023 |
Above: The ruins look far better since the recent repointing of all the loose stonework. I hadn’t been down to the ruins since mid-September so I’m not sure when the work was completed. But it’s good to see that the metal fencing around Errwood Hall...
Aug 18, 2023 |
Above: These two ladies kindly allowed me to take their photo as they pondered how best to cross the stream. It was very muddy and slippery and both were nervous about tackling the slope and then finding a way across the stones. I first noticed that the attractive...
Aug 1, 2023 |
Above: Rectangular strips of lighter vegetation are a common sight across the moorlands above the Goyt Valley. They’re areas that have been cut back to encourage new plant growth for young and nesting grouse. A recent announcement by United Utilities that they...
Jul 22, 2023 |
Above: A Google Earth satellite image of Tunnel Farm at bottom right. I’ve superimposed the orange line to show the route of the tunnel into the valley. Many thanks to Mary on the Burbage Facebook Group for posting these two photos she found on ebay. They show...
Jun 30, 2023 |
Above: It’s sad to see the ruins closed off – I think for the first time since the hall was demolished in the mid 1930s. It’s the end of June and the ruins of Errwood Hall have just been fenced off. Chris from Forestry England thinks the restoration...
Jun 23, 2023 |
Above: The most recent damage was caused when someone removed the steps from just beyond the entrance to try and get access to the cellars. The fencing has been stored at far left. Forestry England – which manages the Goyt Valley on behalf of the estate owners,...
