Reddish was originally a rural settlement in Lancashire but expanded to become a mixed industrial and residential area during the 19th century and it developed rapidly during the Industrial Revolution.
Reddish became an urban district in 1894 but it merged with Stockport in 1901 and the boundary between Lancashire and Cheshire was moved to place it in Cheshire. In 1974 Stockport became a metropolitan borough in the ceremonial county of Greater Manchester.
These signs are on Broadstone Road approaching Holdsworth Square.
See Wikipedia for a more detailed history of Reddish.
A contribution to ABC Wednesday and signs, signs.
I love them, especially with that bird!
ReplyDeleteThat street light is most artistic. It is a modern take on a classic shape.
ReplyDeleteThese photos are great, especially the first one! The decoration stands out against the blue sky!
ReplyDeleteWil, ABCW Team.
Love the street sign, very unique.
ReplyDeleteann
Love that light standard!
ReplyDeleteI commend you for looking up the history of the sites you posts (without fail!)
ReplyDeleteNow that's a way to design light posts!
ReplyDeleteReally good, I love these signs around the Stockport satellites- have one of Woodley lined up myself!
ReplyDeleteLOOKS reddish, doesn't it?
ReplyDeleteROG, ABCW
Great capture of an interesting sign. :)
ReplyDeleteThey look cool.
ReplyDeleteThis is so interesting! Reddish, yet not reddish. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy ABCW!
i love the signs!
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