Gee Cross, established long before Hyde’s industrialization, is rooted in history as recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. Key landmarks, such as The Big Tree and The Old School House, reflect the village’s identity, embodying community values and shared experiences that define its character before industrial changes altered the landscape and daily life.… Read More Gee Cross Before the Mills: Quiet Landmarks of an Older Village
Ley lines, those enigmatic, straight alignments connecting ancient sites—have long fascinated historians, mystics, and curious minds alike. In Hyde and the broader Greater Manchester region, these lines weave a tapestry of history, myth, and mystery that continues to captivate. What Are Ley Lines? The concept of ley lines was introduced by Alfred Watkins in the… Read More ley lines in hyde and the surrounding area: exploring ancient alignments and local lore
The village stocks are located in the grounds of Hyde Chapel in Gee Cross, Hyde and are a notable historical feature of the area. Stocks were historically used as a form of public punishment and humiliation for minor offences, such as drunkenness or petty theft. Offenders would have their ankles and sometimes wrists secured in… Read More Hyde Chapel Gee Cross: The Village Stocks
Rachel Bakewell 