Chapter 14 » Stockport

Up the Hatters: The Industrial Revolution of English Football

  • Stockport

A building facade with a clock tower labeled 'Winter's The Clock House' and a statue of an angel with golden wings holding a scythe.
A mural painting on the black brick building depicts a white electric guitar on the left and a yellow electric guitar on the right, with lines and patterns connecting them. The mural includes text such as 'ART FOR ALL' in a window, and 'PRODUCED IN S
Street view of a historic church with a clock tower and Gothic architecture, nearby buildings with signs for a restaurant and cafes, sidewalk with planters, street lamps, and a chalkboard menu in front of the establishment.
A vintage yellow suitcase hanging outside a brick building with three window panes.
The facade of a building featuring a clock with the words 'Winter's The Clock House', surrounded by four decorative sculptures of musicians and characters, each in a separate niche.
A street scene with brick buildings, a bridge overhead, and shops including Ski Records, on a cloudy day.
Storefront of Agapanthus Interiors, an antique lighting and furniture shop, with large windows displaying vintage lamps, chandeliers, and decor inside, pink exterior with decorative molding, and a sign reading 'antique lighting' hanging above.
Sign with rules against hawkers, circle or Bible thumpers, bonafide friends or by invite only, posted on a window with trees reflected in the background.
Murals and signs on a building on a city street, including artwork with geometric patterns and text, a street sign reading 'Great Underbank', and signs for 'Syndikat' and 'Art Space'.
A brick building with a green storefront named 'Still Life' with large windows displaying plants and artwork. There are two black street lamps in front, and steps leading up to the entrance.
A circular blue historical plaque mounted on a black metal fence, describing the history of Rostron Brow, formerly called Rosen Bank, which was known for its notorious ale houses and was called 'The Dust Hole,' closed in 1896. The plaque includes the
Group of seven smiling men taking a selfie outside a muraled building with a sign that reads 'L. Watts' and a license notice for selling liquor.
Group of six men standing outside a building labeled 'The Magnet Free House' with arms around each other's shoulders, smiling. The building has a mint green and white exterior with window art and a hanging lantern.
A man wearing a Sonic the Hedgehog hat at a bar or restaurant, with a yellow box labeled "Take Me To Ddaughter Jea" hanging above him in a decorated setting.
Three men cheerful and smiling taking a photo outside in front of a green building with large windows.
Three middle-aged men smiling and posing for a photo outdoors at dusk, with a house and window in the background.
A steep cobblestone street with lansdcaped steps, black railings, and vintage street lamps, leading up to red brick houses with bay windows in an urban neighborhood.
Street art graffiti on a concrete wall featuring colorful lettering, a character with a heart-shaped head pointing, and tags with words like 'CHECK WAVE!' and 'SK8 50'.
Black oval plaque on a gray wall commemorating Strawberry Recording Studios, home to famous bands from 1967 to 1993, with a colorful coat of arms at the bottom.
Black building with white accents, a window, door marked number 3, and a sign that reads 'Strawberry' with a strawberry illustration.
A mural on a brick building features the words "THE SCARF MIRROR" and "FATHER WARD" with detailed text and colorful artistic designs.
A street view with a large sign that says, 'This is Edgeley, Home of Stockport County,' with a smaller sign below indicating it is in Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council. Behind the sign, there is a painted mural on a building with colorful letter
Closed storefront with colorful rolling shutters and a sign that reads 'TASTE OF AMERICA' with an American flag background.
A storefront with signs for 'Classy Nails' and 'Happy Spa,' featuring massage and relaxation services advertised as Chinese massage with images of spa stones, flowers, and people relaxing.
A door to the toilets with a glass panel, a poster advertising a magic-themed event, and a vintage hanging scale with a hook. Above the door is a sign pointing to surgery.
A vintage wall clock, a calendar displaying Monday, April 1, a small round thermometer, an appointment board with names and numbers, and various flyers and snacks on a counter.
People walking outside in rainy weather near Stockport County A.F.C. stadium, with some holding umbrellas and wearing rain jackets.
Crowd of football fans in the stands of a stadium, dressed in jackets and hats, under a red metal roof.
A football stadium filled with spectators, with a sign reading 'VITA' and 'The Danny Bergara Stand' on the roof.
View of a soccer field during a match with players on the field, fans in the stands, and a large scoreboard displaying 33 minutes and 34 seconds with scores tied at 0-0.
Three men having a conversation outdoors near a building with a yellow sign that reads 'Façade remedial'.
Three men taking a selfie at a crowded outdoor event with a large audience in the background.
A large red brick viaduct with arches supports railway tracks above a street with cars and pedestrians, under a partly cloudy sky.

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