The Side of Oaklands Hall

Image: © Gerald England Taken: 12 Dec 2012

A side view of Oaklands Hall. A conservatory is being built on the other side of the hall. Oaklands Hall was built in 1838 as a residence for local business men and was once occupied by Daniel Adamson – an engineer, involved with the digging and opening of the Manchester Ship Canal. In 1881 it was occupied by Deane Stanley, who ran his father's Turkish Towel business in Gas Street, Hyde. He was married to Flora, who is believed to be their resident ghost. There are occasional sightings of Flora, when she is regarded as a being friendly and to be a good omen. Deane Stanley was also a mining engineer. Unfortunately, he was reputed not to have a good head for business and he eventually lost his fortune. He died in 1894 after falling off a horse whilst working in the South African Transvaal. Oaklands Hall was purchased in October 1924, for use as a Masonic Hall. The building is now run by Oaklands Masonic Club. It is now a place for Weddings and Celebration parties and is also an approved venue for Civil Marriages. Website: http://www.oaklandshall.co.uk/ For old photos of Oakland Hall see http://hydonian.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Notable%20buildings.%20Oaklands%20Hall

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