Dunkirk

Settlement in Cheshire

England

Dunkirk

Quicksilver and Feet2Go
On the right is the specialist fireworks store Quicksilver <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.quicksilverfireworks.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.quicksilverfireworks.co.uk/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Next door behind the bus stop on Hyde Road is Feet2Go offering podiatry/chiropody services. In 2009 (historic StreetView imagery) that and the premises to the left were a cafe, Family Kitchen. By 2011 it had closed and the left hand portion had been converted into residential use. The podiatry clinic took over the right hand side around 2016.

Note: Photograph is for record purposes only. The photographer has no personal connection with the businesses depicted. — Quicksilver and Feet2Go Credit: Gerald England

Dunkirk is a small village located in the county of Cheshire, England. Situated approximately 6 miles east of the city of Chester, Dunkirk is nestled in the picturesque countryside of the Cheshire Plain. The village is part of the larger civil parish of Dodleston and sits near the border with Wales.

Dunkirk is known for its quaint charm and traditional English character. The village features a range of historic buildings, including traditional thatched cottages and timber-framed houses, which add to its rustic appeal. The surrounding countryside offers stunning views and opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding.

Despite its small size, Dunkirk boasts a close-knit community. The village is home to a primary school, providing education for local children, and a church that serves as a focal point for the community's religious and social gatherings. Additionally, Dunkirk has a village hall that hosts various events and activities throughout the year.

The village enjoys good transport links, with major roads such as the A55 and A483 nearby, providing easy access to Chester and other surrounding towns. Dunkirk's proximity to Chester also means residents have access to a wide range of amenities, including shopping centers, restaurants, and leisure facilities.

Overall, Dunkirk offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for those seeking a peaceful village lifestyle, while still being within reach of larger urban areas. Its combination of natural beauty, historical architecture, and community spirit make it a desirable place to live or visit in Cheshire.

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Dunkirk Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.456203/-2.099362 or Grid Reference SJ9395. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Quicksilver and Feet2Go

On the right is the specialist fireworks store Quicksilver Link

Next door behind the bus stop on Hyde Road is Feet2Go offering podiatry/chiropody services. In 2009 (historic StreetView imagery) that and the premises to the left were a cafe, Family Kitchen. By 2011 it had closed and the left hand portion had been converted into residential use. The podiatry clinic took over the right hand side around 2016. Note: Photograph is for record purposes only. The photographer has no personal connection with the businesses depicted.

Gerald England

Bonmarche still open

Despite having a closing down sale a year ago SJ9494 : Bonmarche closing down and another two years ago SJ9494 : Bonmarché Closing Down Sale the branch in Hyde's Clarendon Shopping Centre is still open.

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Electric Vehicle Rapid Charger

In the car park at Lidl.

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Ramp under construction

A new ramped access to the NatWest bank is being constructed. The present entrance to the bank on Clarendon Street is up steps. During the coronavirus pandemic restrictions people were queuing around this corner to visit the bank SJ9494 : Queueing at NatWest.

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Shell on Dowson Road

At the Shell filling station on Dowson Road petrol is now 139.9 pence per litre and diesel is 142.9 pence per litre. This is an increase of 23p and 24p since December SJ9594 : Christmas Day on Dowson Road.

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Diverted traffic

I assume the sign is expecting diverted traffic to turn immediately right into the side street just ahead (Thornley Street) rather than right at the traffic lights on to Market Street.

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Fuel prices rising

With traffic flows rising following the easing of Covid restrictions the price of petrol has gone up 7ppl from 139.9p to 146p in just the last four weeks SJ9594 : Shell on Dowson Road. Diesel at the Shell filling station on Dowson Road is up 9ppl from 142.9p to 151p. This is an increase of 27p and 33p since December SJ9594 : Christmas Day on Dowson Road.

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Denton Crib

Crib and nativity scene in the Denton Remembrance Garden.

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Shell on Dowson Road

Open on Christmas Day is the Shell filling station on Dowson Road (A627). Fuel prices have gone down 2ppl since 3rd November SJ9594 : Fuel prices rising. Compared to last Christmas SJ9594 : Christmas Day on Dowson Road though petrol is up 28ppl to 144.9p and diesel is up 31ppl to 149.9p.

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Knott Fold Bridge

Bridge #121 on the former Godley Junction to Apethorn railway line now used by the Trans Pennine Trail and National Cycle Network Route #62. On the left is a squeeze stile for walkers and cyclists. On the right is a small jump for horses. In the centre is a locked gate which can be opened for maintenance vehicles.

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Oak tree at Foxholes

The oak tree stands above the embankment of the former Godley Junction to Apethorn railway now forming part the Trans Pennine trail and National Cycle Network route 62.

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Former shops on Grosvenor Road

Originally there was a set of six shops on Grosvenor Road but by 2009 SJ9494 : Six Shops the middle ones had all been converted into housing. The hairdressers at the bottom end had been converted into offices for a heating engineers by January 2013 SJ9494 : Six shops reduced to two and by Xmas 2013 SJ9494 : And then there were none Yogi's convenience store SJ9494 : Yogi's News and Off Licence at the top end had also closed and was being converted to residential use. By April 2014 the offices at the bottom had closed SJ9494 : Former shops on Grosvenor Road but in April 2015 a new convenience store SJ9494 : New shop on Grosvenor Road opened. To begin with it mainly sold confectionery and ice-cream but by November SJ9494 : NK News had expanded into selling newspapers, magazines and groceries. By 2016 it had become an off licence under the Raja Bros franchise. It was even open on Christmas Day SJ9494 : Open on Christmas Day. A year later it was still open but simply labelled "Convenience Store" SJ9494 : Convenience Store on Grosvenor Road. After being closed again for a short period it opened in May 2018 as "Pearson's Convenience Store" SJ9494 : Pearson's Convenience Store. By January 2019 it had closed and was "To Let" SJ9494 : Former row of shops on Grosvenor Road. It was no longer commercial premises come 2020 SJ9494 : Former shops on Grosvenor Road and that remains the case today.

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Fawley Avenue

Off Threshfield Road.

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Funky Chicken Tearoom

When the Co-operative Pharmacy was bought out and rebranded as "Well" the adjacent funeral parlour continued as Co-operative funeralcare SJ9295 : Get well or .... Now however these premises are home to the Funky Chicken tearoom.

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Aldi and Nando's

On Crown Point North retail park at Denton. These units were previously occupies by M&S Outlet SJ9295 : M&S Outlet at Crown Point North, Poundworld and Internationale SJ9295 : Pound World.

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Premises on Market Street

On the right is Hayley Louise, beauty & education. Until recently this was Cheshire Furnishings SJ9495 : Cheshire Furnishings. On the left is the Brook Surgery. The shop in the middle was the Jaipur Restaurant at one time. It then became been offices for Sunshine Travel SJ9495 : Sunrise Travel & Money Transfer and later Ti-Nails & Beauty SJ9495 : Ti - Nails & Beauty. They moved across the road and Sunrise Travel moved back in SJ9495 : Market Street. Now it is closed up.

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Hyde Central Methodist Church

The main entrance is at the rear on Crook Street.

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Former Barclays Bank

The Adelphi Bank opened on this site in 1892. It became the Lancashire and Yorkshire Bank in 1899 and Martins Bank in 1928. This new building was built for Martins Bank in 1965. Martins merged with Barclays in 1969. Now Barclays have closed this branch. There are plans to use part of the building for educational purposes. See how it used to look on Old Hyde: Link

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Dunkirk is located at Grid Ref: SJ9395 (Lat: 53.456203, Lng: -2.099362)

Unitary Authority: Tameside

Police Authority: Greater Manchester