Alder Root

Settlement in Lancashire

England

Alder Root

Horsedge Street, Oldham Credit: Colin Pyle

Alder Root is a small village located in the county of Lancashire, in the northwest of England. Situated near the towns of Wigan and St Helens, Alder Root is known for its peaceful and picturesque surroundings. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with rolling hills, green pastures, and meandering streams creating a tranquil atmosphere.

Alder Root is home to a close-knit community, with a population of approximately 1,000 residents. The village offers a range of amenities to cater to the needs of its residents, including a primary school, a local convenience store, and a post office. Additionally, there are a few small businesses and shops in the village, providing services and employment opportunities for the locals.

Historically, Alder Root was primarily an agricultural community, with farming being a significant part of the local economy. However, with the passage of time, the village has seen some diversification in its industries. Today, residents are employed in a variety of sectors, including manufacturing, retail, and services.

The natural surroundings of Alder Root make it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. The village is surrounded by several walking trails and country parks, offering opportunities for hiking, cycling, and enjoying the scenic beauty of the area. Additionally, the nearby Pennington Flash Country Park provides facilities for water sports, birdwatching, and fishing.

Overall, Alder Root is a charming village with a strong sense of community and a peaceful countryside setting. It offers residents a tranquil lifestyle while also providing convenient access to nearby towns and amenities.

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Alder Root Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.540213/-2.134265 or Grid Reference SD9104. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Horsedge Street, Oldham

Colin Pyle

Remaining parts of Hartford Mill, Oldham

Colin Park

Royd Mill, Hollinwood

A magnificent Edwardian era spinning mill built in 1907 and photographed in 2006. It has now been demolished and the site has been built on. I can no longer work out where the photographers position was as there has been redevelopment of this area in the meantime. The six figure reference for the mill is correct.

Chris Allen

Royd Mill, Chamber Road, Hollinwood

This mill was built in 1907 and has now been demolished with housing built on the site. This shows the engine house that once held a J & E Wood of Bolton inverted vertical triple expansion steam engine. That was scrapped long ago but a small steam fire pump survived and is now at the Astley Green Mining Museum site. This was a fine Edwardian era mill and really deserved listing, especially as the chimney survived intact with its oversailing cap.

Chris Allen

Royd Mill, Hollinwood

Seen from about the end of Mulmount Close. The mill was built in 1907 as a cotton spinning mill and has now been replaced by houses.

Chris Allen

Royd Mill from Armitage Close, Hollinwood

The mill was built in 1907 and has now been replaced by undistinguished housing. I was able to locate this shot accurately by the modern housing development. Oldham Council has now produced a plan for the surviving mill stock but this was gone before that.

Chris Allen

Hawksley Street, Hollinwood

The large former cotton spinning mill was built in 1907 as Royd Mill and has now been replaced with housing.

Chris Allen

Royd Mill, Hollinwood

Built as a cotton spinning mill in 1907 and since demolished and replaced with houses. A shame it was not listed as it was one of the better Edwardian mills in Oldham. I have struggled to locate the photographer positions and not succeeded with them all.

Chris Allen