We all use them, we all need them, but have you ever considered the variety, beauty, and history of our front doors? They welcome visitors, keep out the cold, and are a true symbol of all we hold dear. This month we take a look at local doors from times past. Cheadle is full of historic doors. We walk past them every day and take for granted the beauty, style, and craftsmanship of these unique pieces. So take a walk with us and take a fresh look at an old but important part o
Presented by our Town Historian Mike Plant Cheadle: A Market Town Since 1250 A market has been held in Cheadle since the Lord of the Manor, Ralph Basset, was granted a charter for a market and fair during the reign of Henry III. The granting of the charter meant that Cheadle was forever a town, rather than a village. Research by the late historian George Short in the 1970s found that the earliest reference to the market charter is 30th May 1250. Cheadle High Street - Image Su
