Park Bridge Ironworks and Fairbottom Bobs, Park Bridge, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL6 8EQ, photographs taken before 2009

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Brief description

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Park_Bridge

"Park Bridge is an area of Ashton-under-Lyne, in the Metropolitan Borough of Tameside, in Greater Manchester, England. It is situated in the Medlock Valley, by Ashton-under-Lyne's border with Oldham. Park Bridge anciently lay within the medieval manor of Ashton; however, there is no record of Park Bridge until the 17th century. The name is probably a reference to the medieval Lyme Park, in the north west of the manor of Ashton.[1] For nearly two hundred years from the 18th to the 20th centuries it was the site of the Park Bridge Ironworks.

The abandoned ironworks fell into decay and was demolished or reduced to ruins in the 1970s. Because the buildings were not recorded before their demolition, the site of the ironworks is of interest to archaeologists – particularly the University of Manchester Archaeological Unit – as part of the development of the later iron industry in the north west. In 1975 the Medlock and Tame Valley Conservation Association opened the Park Bridge Museum to encourage interest in the historical significance of Park Bridge.

In 1986, the museum became a visitor centre, and in 1995 was renamed the Park Bridge Heritage Centre.[1] As of 2024 the centre was open by appointment only, rather than having general opening to the public.[4]

The ironworks provided rivets worldwide. The Eiffel Tower and the Titanic both used its rivets in their construction "

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Address

Park Bridge Ironworks and Fairbottom Bobs, Park Bridge, Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL6 8EQ

+ Park Bridge

Ashton-under-Lyne

Greater Manchester OL6 8AQ

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Website

https://www.steamheritage.co.uk/museums-and-attractions/entry/park-bridge-ironworks

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Directions

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

Amenities

Tameside Countryside Ranger Service

Park Bridge Heritage Centre

Park Bridge, The Stables, Ashton-under-Lyne

OL6 8AQ