History of Ashton under Lyne

An introduction to the story of Ashton under Lyne Find out more...

How did Ashton under Lyne get its name? Find out...

The parish church of Ashton. Find out more...

The story of the cotton mills of Ashton. Find out more...

The collieries around Ashton. Find out more...

Ashton's ancient fortified manor house. Find out more...

Ashton's amazing building. Find out more...

This quiet backwater was once a thriving centre of industry. Find out more...

The site of a historic Newcomen Steam Engine. Find out more...

Ashton has had a market for over 700 years. Find out more...

Ashton's Market Hall was destroyed by fire in 2004. Find out more...

Well-known or interesting people who have lived in or have connections with Ashton. Find out more...

The history of this local landmark. Find out more...

An ancient stone with a curious history. Find out more...

The story behind the tradition. Find out more...

Religious intolerance in Victorian Ashton. Find out more...

Devastating explosion in TNT factory. Find out more...

Their role in the town's development. Find out more...

The remains of the long-closed canal at Daisy Nook. Find out more... (external link)

See old Ordnance Survey maps of Ashton and area in Victorian times. Find out more...

Buy books about the history of Ashton and area online. Find out more...

Local History of Ashton under Lyne