#theplacethatmakesitself

Really enjoyed chatting with @rachwj and @chef_marcmole yesterday about their fabulous plans for @bistromarc coming soon to the iconic Winter's Clockhouse in #Stockport #Underbanks. I can't wait to see this place see new life as a bustling French bistro. This will further strengthen the town's burgeoning reputation for unique, high-quality, independent food and drink establishments, making @underbanks_sk such a great destination. #ThePlaceThatMakesItself (at Winter's) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRnq9liMYQT/?utm_medium=tumblr

STOCKPORT IS... Where standards were created Born on John Street, #Stockport, Joseph Whitworth was an English engineer, entrepreneur, inventor and philanthropist. In 1841, he devised the British Standard Whitworth system, which created an accepted standard for screw threads. #ThePlaceThatMakesItself (at Stockport) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQs3uxvMmSh/?utm_medium=tumblr

STOCKPORT IS... Where a Wurlitzer whirrs Incorporated within the #Stockport Town Hall is a Wurlitzer Publix One Cinema Organ owned by the Lancastrian Theatre Organ Trust, the only such model to leave the United States, the largest Wurlitzer theatre organ in Britain. #ThePlaceThatMakesItself (at Stockport) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQrUmpSs0RV/?utm_medium=tumblr

STOCKPORT IS... Where people kept safe Opened in 1939, the #Stockport shelters were the largest purpose-built civilian air raid shelters in the country. They were originally designed to provide shelter for up to 3,850 people, eventually accomodating as many as 6500. #ThePlaceThatMakesItself (at Stockport) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQiHM7ChA3-/?utm_medium=tumblr

STOCKPORT IS... Where a pyramid was built The Stopfordian Valley of the Kings. The Pyramid was intended to be the 'signature building' within a larger development scheme that originally included multiple pyramid-shaped buildings. #Stockport #ThePlaceThatMakesItself (at Stockport) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQfg6I9BlGF/?utm_medium=tumblr

STOCKPORT IS... Where a tennis star was born Stockport is the birthplace of former World No.1 tennis player Fred Perry; winner of 8 Grand Slam singles titles, 2 Pro Slams singles titles, 2 doubles titles and 4 mixed-double titles. #Stockport #ThePlaceThatMakesItself #tennis (at Stockport) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQc-Jc9BTkx/?utm_medium=tumblr

STOCKPORT IS... Where many hats were made From the 17th century Stockport became a centre for the hatting industry and later the silk industry. Battersby's Hat Factory in Offerton, once had a capacity of 12,000 hats per week. #Stockport #ThePlaceThatMakesItself https://www.instagram.com/p/CQN0Qg9h_wF/?utm_medium=tumblr

STOCKPORT IS... Where where Art Deco is alive The Plaza Super Cinema first opened its doors in 1932. It was closed as a cinema in 1966. In early 2009, it was sold to the Stockport Plaza Trust and volunteers embarked on the restoration to its original 1932 configuration. #Stockport #ThePlaceThatMakesItself (at Stockport) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQLH28xhPv0/?utm_medium=tumblr