Clayton, Greater Manchester
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  Clayton shown within Greater Manchester |
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| Metropolitan borough | Manchester |
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| Metropolitan county | Greater Manchester |
| Region | North West |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | MANCHESTER |
| Postcode district | M11 |
| Dialling code | 0161 |
| Police | Greater Manchester |
| Fire | Greater Manchester |
| Ambulance | North West |
| European Parliament | North West England |
| List of places: UK • England • Greater Manchester | |
Clayton is a suburb of the city of Manchester, in North West England. It is situated about 3 miles east of the city centre, on Ashton New Road. Clayton takes its name from the Clayton Family who owned large parts of land around the area, including Clayton Vale, through which the River Medlock flows (separating Clayton from neighbouring town Newton Heath). Clayton was once under the township of Droylsden up until around 1890 when alterations to the Manchester boundary took place. Other towns added to Manchester around this time were Blackley, Crumpsall, Moston, Openshaw and Gorton[1].
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[edit] Football connection
Clayton was home to Manchester United FC for 22 years from 1878. As Newton Heath L&YR F.C., they played at North Street until 1893 before moving to a ground off Bank Street.[1]
The club was renamed Manchester United in 1902 and they moved their present ground in Old Trafford, just outside Manchester in 1910. [2]
Less than 200 yards away from the original home of Manchester United in Clayton, Manchester City F.C. moved into their new 48,000-seat stadium in 2003, which is situated close to the area where Manchester City first formed as Saint Mark's, near St. Mark's Church.
[edit] Clayton Hall
Clayton Hall is a15th century hall on Ashton New Road, in Manchester, hidden behind trees in a small park.[3] The Hall is a Grade II* listed building,[4] a scheduled ancient monument, and is rare example of a medieval moated site (grid reference SJ88099857).[5] It was originally built for the Clayton Family, it passed on into the hands of the Byron family (of which the poet Lord Byron was a member) in 1194. They lived there until they sold it to two London merchants, George and Humphrey Cheetham, in 1620.[citation needed] Humphrey Cheetham is famous for founding Cheethams School and Library in the centre of Manchester.
During the Civil War, Royalist cavalry were stationed here, before the attack on Manchester. Afterwards, according to legend, Oliver Cromwell was said to have spent three nights at the Hall.[citation needed] The Hall was then to be acquired by Manchester City Corporation in 1897, ensuring its survival.
[edit] Clayton today
The majority of houses in Clayton are council homes. The first council (or then known as Corporation) homes to built took place around the late 1920s, building near the border of Droylsden (Bristowe Street and South Crescent, followed by North Crescent). Many more homes were to be built afterwards, building on a Brick Works surrounding Clayton Street, a Golf Course off what is now Folkstone Road West and East and a Cricket & Football grounds off North Road and Vale Street, now known as Lingfield Road. The building associated with the Cricket and Football grounds still stands today, now used as a Boxing club.
Frank Pritchard, on recalling his memories of living in Clayton as young child during the 1920s in his book East Manchester Remembered, says " [...] Clayton was rather a posh area. Beyond Bank Street one rarely saw children bare-footed, or with their breeches' behind torn and tattered which were common sights in the streets round where I lived."[6]
After a period of general decline from around the mid to late 80s to around 2004, Clayton residents have since seen some improvements along its main routes, both in terms of housing repairs/modernisation and road reconstructions. There is also a Government New Deal for East Manchester scheme in operation.
[edit] Church and community
Father Ansbro is the Priest at St. Willibrord's church. The Church had some alterations to its interior in 2006/2007; making the back of the church a focal point for various local community assemblies, where various charity fund-raising events are organised.
Another Church, Saint Cross, is a tall, brick structure; was built in the 19th century and designed by William Butterfield. Butterfield was known for his budget conscious churches.[citation needed] The building is unique for its patterned brickwork and the richly furnished interior.[citation needed]
[edit] References
- ^ Murphy, Alex (2006). "1878-1915: From Newton Heath to Old Trafford", The Official Illustrated History of Manchester United. London: Orion Books, pp14. ISBN 0-75287-603-1.
- ^ "History of Manchester United", Manchester United Official Website, 2008-03-30. Retrieved on 2008-03-30.
- ^ Manchester City Council. Ancient monuments in Manchester. Manchester.gov.uk. Retrieved on 2007-12-29.
- ^ Clayton Hall. Images of England. Retrieved on 2007-12-29.
- ^ Clayton Hall. Pastscape.org.uk. Retrieved on 2007-12-29.
- ^ Pritchard, Frank (2006). East Manchester Remembered. ISBN 1-85216-039-X.
- East Manchester Remembered Frank Pritchard ISBN 1-85216-039-X
- 1923 Ordnance Survey Map
- http://www.gmcro.co.uk/guides/gazette/gazzm2n.htm - brief history of Manchester's boundary.
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