The Secrets of Chorlton

Johnny James, Managing Editor

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The Secrets of Chorlton

Beech Road Park, Beech Road, Chorlton
15 June 2025
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15 Jun 2025
11:00 am-12:30 pm

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From a hamlet on a road to nowhere to one of Manchester’s most desirable suburbs. The story of Chorlton-cum-Hardy is a fascinating one, packed with surprising events and larger-than-life characters.

Join Jonathan Schofield Tours in this South Manchester suburb, where you’ll hear about the good, the bad and the ugly characters that have inhabited it. Starting at the historic Hough End Hall and ending at Chorlton Library, you’ll thread your way through Chorlton’s most storied streets. You might even find yourself digging in a graveyard, so to speak.

Along the way, you’ll learn about Chorlton’s physical development, its musical heritage and its distinctive character, which today emerges among a sprawling hive of artisan coffee shops, boutique clothing stores, parks, pubs, restaurants and bars – all driven by an independent community spirit.

Being a Jonathan Schofield Tour, you can expect your tour guide to throw in plenty of light entertainment for good measure – the odd ghost story, a few gags, and even a tale of complaints about black puddings.

What’s the story behind one of Manchester’s best-loved suburbs? This guided tour is the perfect way to find out.

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