Mar 30, 2012
It’s now the end of March 2012 and we’ve been enjoying a mini-heat wave. The weather’s been glorious and it’s been ideal for exploring this truly magical part of the Peak District. It’s good to see the water level in the two reservoirs...
Jun 21, 2011
I’ve created a guestbook for visitors to add comments, suggestions and ask any questions. Click here to view it. Michael Mitchell is searching for information on his great, great grandmother who was born in Errwood Hall in 1862. Her father, John Carter, was...
Mar 20, 2011 |
It’s very sad that so many images are being lost which show the Goyt Valley before it vanished beneath the cold waters of the reservoirs. I spoke to an elderly lady the other day who told me that her father took a whole series of colour transparencies of the...
Mar 15, 2011 |
The Grimshawes of Errwood Hall and their descendents were the main employers and land-owners in the Goyt Valley until the estate was sold to Stockport Corporation in 1935. I’ve just posted an excerpt from Gerald Hancock’s ‘Goyt Valley Romance’...
Mar 15, 2011 |
It’s now possible to buy Gerald Hancock’s excellent ‘Goyt Valley Romance’ from the website. With over 100 photographs, it includes fascinating details about life in the valley before the reservoirs were constructed. Simply click this link for...
