cheadle green timeline
DESCRIPTION
A timeline of events from 1750 to 2015 for Cheadle Green- produced by Barnes Walker.TRANSCRIPT
Pre 1750 2014201320121900
2012Barnes Walker appointed to redesign Cheadle Green for Cheadle Civic Society
02.2014Work begins on site PHASE ONE- New pond and historic outbuildings
08.2014Bespoke metal railings installed, following the historic boundary wall to the hall.
03.2015Ocklestone Memorial to be
repositioned to the front of Cheadle Green
05.2015Grand opening
03.2014Archaeoloical dig begins followed by watching brief
05.2014Cheadle Hall archaeological excavation
06.2012Masterplan approved
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04.2014Information boards installed
around site
04.2014New pond built and planted
04.2014On site services moved
04.2014‘Scotch Bob’ oak carving begins
04.2014PHASE 2-
Cheadle Green
04.2014PHASE 3-
Cheadle Hall Gardens
“A wood sculpture made out
of 1 log has been made in my
village. Love it!!!! Meet Scotch
Bob!!!!”
Becky Reding
“Finished wood sculpture
of #scotchbob on Cheadle
Village green, he used to drive
the horse drawn bus through
cheadle”
Dikko
“Just driven past and he looks
amazing :-) #scotchbob”
Elen
“A superb transformation:
through the power of the
chainsaw and the artistic
eye…a very impressive and
characterful centre-piece for
Cheadle Green.”
Micheal Turner Garden Buzz Magazine
04.2014Newts moved to new pond
05.2014Old 1960’s concretepond broken up. 05.2014
Bespoke oak bollards commissioned
05.2013Public Consultation
06.2013Planning application submitted
03.2013Andy Burgess
commissioned to carve Scotch Bob
10.2013Planning
application approved
12.2013Discharge
of planning conditions
01.2014 Phasing/programme confi rmed
02.2014Tree works commence
03.2014Inform services providers of commencement of works
01.2014Local press informed
01.2014Engaged CDM-C and project notigied to Health & Safety Executive
09.2014 Barnes Walker runs best selfi e competition with Scotch Bob #scotchbobselfi e
01.2014SMART (South Manchester Archaeological
Research Team) engaged
2012Cheadle Green (Pre-2012)
08.2014Cheadle Green
(During Photos)
04.2014The ‘kings Bench’ a bespoke centerpiece for The Green commissioned
07.2014The ‘kings Bench’installed around the Green
06.2014 Oak bollards installed
The Green was often a mud bath.
Animals were allowed to graze
and markets/fairs, travelling showmen, bear
baiting etc. occupied the
green.
1756Cheadle Hall was built
1810 Act of Parliament allowed manorial Lords of Cheadle to enclose any remaining commons or wasteland this included Cheadle Green.
1875Stumps/posts installed around the
green to stop constant visits and caravans and menageries
1880 James Telford aka “Scotch Bob” started driving his horse drawn carriage service
between Cheadle and Manchester
1889 The Ocklestone memorial and drinking fountain is erected near Cheadle Green in honour of Robert Ockleston, a local doctor
1898Scotch Bob sets a British record for
driving 60,000 miles in a horse drawn carriage
A local character/ legend Scotch Bob d.1929
1932James Watts conveyed the ownership of Cheadle Green to the people of Cheadle
04.20147no New cherry trees planted around the edge of the green
06.2014Internet goes crazy for Scotch Bob #scotchbob #cheadlegreen
1958Cheadle Hall was demolished and the land opened up for public use as an extension
to the original Cheadle Green
1960Last regeneration of Cheadle Green and
a new pond built05.2012Historic Connections - The Hall, Driveway, Stables, Boundary wall, Gate posts, Historic Green
1967Ocklestone Memorial moved to
Queens Gardens from the junction of Stockport/ Manchester Road
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09.2014Lighting columns arrive on site
10.2014Top wearing course to be installed on pathway
12.2014Christmas market at the Green.
Cheadle Green1750 to 2015
09.2014
2015
02.2013Cheadle Green logo designed by Barnes Walker
Excellent plans, preserves local history and extends
green space- Mr J. Pollard
It’s wonderful to see regeneration whilst refl ecting
history. - Sophie
Plans look great and should really reinvigorate the
village - Mr L. Ward
The plans will marry our history and our modern
needs together to make a beautiful space for our
community – Mrs L. Campbell
Can’t wait sounds amazing fi nally a place to sit in
Cheadle – unknown
Sounds like a vast improvement on the current
situation and a thoughtful restoration of a public
space- Mr M. Verling
100% in support- Cheadle needs a boost ! Mr D. Morgan
A wonderful idea and what the village needs to give
it back its identity- Dave Smith
Great idea- Cheadle is a lovely village with a great
community of people who will make use of this
facility – Katherine and Spencer
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