Ashton Town Centre from the tower of the Parish Church
Ashton's Market Hall from the Town Hall steps
Hugh Mason's statue and the 'Twelve Apostles', Trafalgar Square
Portland Basin Museum alongside the Ashton Canal
A Metrolink tram leaves Ashton heading for Manchester
The Angel Inn, Old Street, at the historic heart of Ashton
Ashton's famous outdoor market
Ryecroft Mill - one of Ashton's former cotton mills
Hartshead Pike tower dominates the green eastern fringe of Ashton
Autumn Colours at King George VI Playing Fields
Extensive views from famous local landmark Hartshead Pike
Something for all ages at Stamford ParkServices and facilites; shopping; entertainment; transport; accommodation; location; maps; historic maps; aerial photos. Find out more...
Places of interest; museums; parks; local landmarks and beauty spots. Find out more...
History of Ashton; origin of its name; historic buildings; cotton; coal; canals; well-known people; Hartshead Pike; Park Bridge; Fairbottom Bobs. Find out more...
The Black Knight; Whit Walks; Whit Friday Band Contests. Find out more...
See photos from all around the town. Town centre, different areas of the town, types of housing, etc. Click to see... Also see the Photo Blog...
Photos of Ashton and surrounding areas. See blog...
About Ashton's historic Market. Market Hall destroyed by fire in 2004. Temporary "Phoenix" market hall. Memories and photos of Ashton's historic Market Hall. Inside the re-opened Market Hall. [Nov 28th 2008]
Specially selected books about Ashton under Lyne and surrounding places, maps, etc. Find out more...
Our sister-website about the neighbouring town of Mossley. Visit site...
Useful external links....
Pennine Waterways - Local Canals
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