A Vision of Britain through Time. Fr Kelly built the new church, whose foundation stone was blessed by Bishop Marshall on 5 June 1954. The Church spread to Australia, where it is still active.[78][79]. The Booth-Greys then held the manor until the 19th century;[30] their patronage, despite being absentee lords, was probably the stimulus for Ashton's growth of a large-scale domestic-based textile industry in the 17th century. [118] It was the first turnpike to be opened in Tameside, and driven by economic growth, more turnpikes were opened in the area in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. In the mid-20th century, imports of cheaper foreign goods led to the decline of Ashton's heavy industries but the town has continued to thrive as a centre of commerce[5] and Ashton Market is one of the largest outdoor markets in the United Kingdom. Ashton-under-Lyne's transport network allowed for an economic boom in cotton spinning, weaving, and coal mining, which led to the granting of municipal borough status in 1847. From 1773 to 1905, 75 cotton mills were established in the town. [10] After finishing twelfth in 1960–61, the club resigned from the league in order to apply to rejoin the Cheshire County League; in a ballot, they defeated by Altrincham and Wigan Athletic, and so had to rejoin the Lancashire Combination. The church was built in 1847, and enlarged in 1862. Home; About Ashton; Places to visit; History; Traditions; Photos; Shop; Maps and Historic Maps of Ashton under Lyne. Towards the end of the 19th century, many Turnpike Trusts were wound up as they were superseded by local government; the last in Tameside to close was the Ashton-under-Lyne to Salters Brook road in 1884. [3] Areas and suburbs of Ashton-under-Lyne include Cockbrook, Crowhill, Guide Bridge, Hartshead, Hazelhurst, Hurst, Limehurst, Ryecroft, Taunton, and Waterloo. [32] The Ashton Canal was constructed in the 1790s to transport coal from the area to Manchester, with a branch to the coal pits at Fairbottom. [48] Ashton's textile industry remained constant between 1865 and the 1920s. Ashton experiences a temperate maritime climate, like much of the British Isles. Rated property, £10,200. [32] Construction on the Sheffield, Ashton-under-Lyne and Manchester Railway (SA&MR) began in 1837 to provide passenger transport between Manchester and Sheffield. United Utilities also manages the drinking and waste water.[142]. [76] In 1795 it was the only church in the town, and one of only two in Tameside. Ashton United was the first team in the Manchester Football Association to win an FA Cup tie, when they beat Turton 3–0 in 1883. [63] The 2001 population density was 12,374 inhabitants per square mile (4,778/km2), with a 100 to 96.1 female-to-male ratio. Curzon Ashton has compete… [137] Tameside College also provides opportunities for further education and operates in Ashton-under-Lyne, Droylsden, and Hyde. No young persons think of pursuing such an occupation. There are a N.Methodist chapel and national and British schools. [22] The town was granted a Royal Charter in 1414, which allowed it to hold a fair twice a year, and a market on every Monday,[23][24] making the settlement a market town. [52] Described as the "heart of Ashton", the market was rebuilt and officially opened on 1 December 2008. [20] The town itself was first mentioned in the 12th century when the manor was part of the barony of Manchester. There are ten nursery schools,[129] sixteen primary schools,[130] and two secondary schools in Ashton-under-Lyne as of 2019. Additionally, Guide Bridge station, a few miles away, was known as Ashton & Hooley Hill and then Ashton in its earliest years. and Curzon Ashton F.C. The current capacity is 4,500, of which 250 is seated (in the Sid Sykes Stand) and 750 is covered,[1] including the Popular Stand on the opposite side of the ground. [18][19] However, it is thought that St Michael's Church, mentioned in the Domesday entry for the ancient parish of Manchester, was in Ashton (also spelt Asheton, Asshton and Assheton). The most common denominations amongst the chapels were Catholic, Congregationalist, and Methodist. [114] In 2004 The Witchwood came under threat when the area was being redeveloped, but was saved from demolition after a campaign by locals and led by Tom Hingley, drawing support from musicians such as Bert Jansch, The Fall, and The Chameleons. The three canals are now used for leisure craft and are still maintained and in good condition.[123]. [6], Hurst joined the Ashton & District League in 1891, but after finishing ninth in the league in the 1891–92 season, it was reported in June 1892 that the club had folded. [17] A third consecutive play-off campaign followed a fourth-place finish in 2015–16, but saw the club lose 3–1 to Salford City in the semi-finals. [18] In 2017–18 they were Premier Division runners-up; in the play-offs they defeated Farsley Celtic 2–0 in the semi-finals, before beating Grantham Town in the final to earn promotion back to the renamed National League North. com. Ashton refused to play the replay and Halliwell advanced to the third round. [11][12] Further evidence of Dark Age activity in the area comes from the town's name. Coordinates: 53°30′04.61″N 2°04′46.99″W / 53.5012806°N 2.0797194°W / 53.5012806; -2.0797194, Evo-Stik Premier report: Curzon upset derby rivals to continue play-off dream, Seddon thunder strike sees Salford City through to dream play off final, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ashton_United_F.C.&oldid=981990414#Ground, Association football clubs established in 1878, North West Counties Football League clubs, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Division One Cup winners 1993–94, 1996–97, 1998–99, Winners 1884–85, 1913–14, 1975–76, 1977–78, Winners 1935–36, 1938–39, 1949–50, 1952–53, 1953–54, 1954–55, Winners 1979–80, 1982–83, 1991–92, 2000–01, 2001–02, 2002–03, Highest league position: 14th in Northern Premier League Premier Division, 2003–04, Record victory: 13–1 vs Marple (Lancashire Combination), 22 February 1919, Record transfer fee received: £15,000 from, This page was last edited on 5 October 2020, at 15:45.

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