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St. Marys Close, STOCKPORT, SK1 4BT

Apartment block on St Mary's Close off Rectory Green viewed from Spring Gardens.

Presently used by Stockport Samaritans.

This is awaiting the chance to turn into St Mary's Way.

Formerly Orchard Street Congregational Church. In recent years it was converted into a film studio but is now empty office accommodation.

Formerly Orchard Street Congregational Church. In recent years it was converted into a film studio but is now empty office accommodation.

The sign for the Thatched House Image

A furled flag and a lamp above the 1899 date-stone are the only remaining remnants on the outside of the Thatched House Image that has been closed since 2009.

The building was first mentioned in 1744 as belonging to surgeon Dr.Briscall's practice, which gave free consultations and was effectively the forerunner to Stockport infirmary. The present building dates from the 19th century. Until recently the pub was a popular music venue but is currently closed. Image

The Thatched House on Churchgate was rebuilt in 1899, on the site of a 17th century timber-framed building of the same name. The 2-storey building is constructed of sandstone with a timber-framed first floor with decorative bracing. The roof is clay-tiled, the stacks are brick. The double gabled front elevation has a semi-elliptical arched central doorway with double timber doors, 4-light windows either side have etched glass inscribed with the name of the pub and Stowells Ales. The first floor has two 3-light oriel windows with a small oriel over the door, the gables have carved barge boards with finials. The right return to Lavender Brow is similar. There are red brick outshuts to the rear. The earlier timber-framed building was known as The Thatched House, and was an inn or tavern from the late 18th century. In the early 21st century the pub was renowned as a music venue but has been closed since 2009.