Mossley's Architecture
Mossley Heritage Centre (Emmaus building), Queen Street, Mossley, Greater Manchester, OL5 9AH
Mossley's Mill Heritage can be appreciated by observation of both its landscape and its buildings. Famous Mill Owners built houses for their workers, their managers and their families - the difference in style and structure can be seen whilst walking along most Mossley streets. There are important buildings which reflect the changing social needs of the community. The history of some of these buildings and houses will be displayed, visitors will also be able to access a self-guided trail around some of them and will be directed to an online source to access video/photos and audio of Mossley's heritage.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 19 September:
- 1400-1600
- Saturday 20 September:
- 1000-1530
Location & directions
Mossley Heritage Centre (Emmaus building), Queen Street, Mossley, Greater Manchester, OL5 9AH
- Directions:
- Mossley Heritage Centre is in the corner of the Emmaus building which is on Queen Street, Mossley. The railway station and bus stops are on Manchester Road, Queen Street is opposite the station and a steep cobbled path leads down to Emmaus. Some visitors prefer to park on wasteland (accessed from Waggon Road and then Two Mills Lane.....beware of potholes). A steep path then leads up to Emmaus and the Heritage Centre.
- Contact on day:
- Dyllis Wolinski
- Telephone number:
- +447972929055
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
Queen Street is steep and cobbled. The Heritage Centre is part of the old mill, floors are uneven. There is wheelchair and pushchair access but limited space to move around inside. Emmaus has accessible toilets as well as a lift in their main building taking you up to a very pleasant cafe. Car parking is limited and many people prefer to park on wasteland accessed via Waggon Road and then Two Mills Lane. If parking there you walk up to Emmaus, up a steep path. Beware of potholes.
Additional information
There will be free children's activities based on the theme of Architecture. Visitors will be provided with information so they can follow a self guided tour of some of Mossley's interesting buildings and also be directed to specific web site and you tube trails for those who cannot access the 'hilly' nature of our landscape.
