Tributes to man found hanged in woodland
“It started off as the area around All Saints and was quite desirable in the middle of the 19th century and it kind of transitioned art the end of that time into much less desirable.
“By the 1950s and the 60s certainly a lot of the streets around All Saints, which the universities grew into, were quite worn out and dilapidated,” he adds.
“However, with hindsight you could say a lot could’ve been done to rejuvenate existing housing stock - an example of that is what’s happened in Notting Hill where the big houses become dilapidated and were subdivided and then people saw the value of them and the money flowed back in and now they’re the most desirable place to live.”
In contrast, Manchester’s other Chorlton, the one a few miles to the south-west of the city centre, enjoys national recognition as a ‘desirable place to live.’
There’s some irony in the fact the arrival of the original Manchester tram made Chorlton-on-Medlock an attractive place for 19th century commuters, before 20th century transport schemes contributed to its dimunition.
After WW2, the council planned to
AN inquest has opened into the death of a young man who was found hanged in woodland in Wigan.
The body of Oliver Wane, from Bolton, was found in an area off Scot Lane on July 16.
Coroner Alan Walsh has opened an inquest into the 20-year-old’s death at Bolton Coroner’s Court.
After hearing brief details about Mr Wane’s death, he adjourned the inquest until August 27.
Cards, flowers and balloons have been placed at Martland Mill, close to where his body was found. Tributes have also been paid on social media to the former Westhoughton High School pupil.
Carron Kimblin said: “You were such a massive influence in my life and you always will be.
“I made you a promise and trust me when I say I will build our empire. Forever and always Olly forever and always. Rest easy, I love you and always will.”
Steph Ashton added: “Never thought I’d be saying goodbye to you so soon, you were such a kind, caring and lovely lad. You always had a massive smile on your face.”