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Long Meadow Passage, HYDE, SK14 2AL

This passage leads from Market Street into what is now a carpark. Originally it led to Long Meadow Mill which was pulled down in 1900. See the view in the opposite direction Image

Adjacent to the bus station at the northern end of Clarendon Street.

This passage leads from Market Street into what is now a carpark. Originally it led to Long Meadow Mill which was pulled down in 1900. Closer view: Image

Long Meadow Passage connects the Long Meadow car park to Market Street put only for pedestrians. The "No Entry" is possibly redundant since the passage is now blocked by bollards not to mention a skip. Do motorists really need the sign underneath imploring them not to leave valuables in their car? Isn't it a sign of the "blame the victim" attitude so prevalent today? Where are the signs warning thieves not to steal from cars? The tall building on the right is an undertakers.

The shop next to Ethel Austins on Market Street next to Long Meadow Passage is to let. Update June 2008: The premises are now occupied by funeral director Alan Gaunt Image Update February 2010: Ethel Austins have gone into liquidation Image

The street sign for Long Meadow Passage.

Although the Ethel Austin store Image has been closed since early 2010 and is now "Oakland Domestic Appliances" Image the name is still to be seen on the rear of the store overlooking the Long Meadow car park.

The Hyde branch of Ethel Austin on Market Street had a sale in February 2010 Image prior to closure.

Leading from the car park on the site of the Long Meadow Mill (demolished c.1900) to Market Street. In the background is the Asda supermarket. See the view in the opposite direction Image

The side of what was originally the Hippodrome. It closed in the 1960s and the building was converted into a "Supermarket" though actually it was an "inside market" with various independent stalls on two storeys and included a very popular café which was located in the smaller building jutting out with four windows visible. Although this part is now accessed from Long Meadow car park via a fire escape there were originally steps inside leading to the café. That closed in the 1990s and was vacant for a few years before opening as Quality Save Image but only the ground floor is used for retailing and is accessed from Clarendon Street. The top storeys at this end are now occupied by Powerhouse Gym and accessed from Borough Arcade Image on the other side of the building. For some more history and old photos see http://hydonian.blogspot.co.uk/2010/06/borough-arcade-old-supermarket.html