A request from Martin Davey:

I am updating the History of Gatley in Pictures written by Frank & Terreta Mitchell and published by St James Church in 1981. I make no claim to emulate the historical research skills of the Mitchells but I do have the advantage of numerous witnesses to the changes in the period I am covering. I believe that as someone who has known the village during that period your thoughts and observations combined with others with similar and different view points would help me to produce a rounded narrative to accompany the pictorial records of that time. I have listed below some headings which may stimulate particular memories for you but please do not feel that these are exclusive.

Transport

Shopping

Restaurants

Take Aways

Public Buildings

Religious Buildings

Housing Developments

Education/School Buildings

Gatley Hill House

Conservation Issues

Green Space

Local Characters

Community Events

Library Provision

Provision for Minority Groups

Youth Organisations

Local/National Government Boundaries

I would be grateful for your views or memories on any or all of the above as they have affected Gatley. I cannot guarantee to include all items submitted but those used will be acknowledged.

I hope to begin collating the material supplied towards the end of February 2010.

Martin Davey

Please let me have your input by mail or email to;

4 Mount Grove, Gatley, CHEADLE, SK8 4HR Or m_g_davey@hotmail.com

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