Trees in The Valley, Atherton
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Trees in The Valley, Atherton
Image: © Margaret Clough Taken: 26 Dec 2004
Alder trees grow in Atherton and there are many 'alder' names - e.g. 'Alder House'(to the right of this photo), 'Alderfold Street'. These trees grow well near water and Atherton is traditionally 'the town of the seven brooks'. The water was used to service the industry of Atherton - coal, cotton and nails. One theory for the naming of the town was 'the town of the alders' - Aldertown/Atherton.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.52721
Longitude
-2.476642