Shardlow lodge/The Grey Lady 2021

[Stealthstar79]

The house was built in the 1770’s for the Soresby family who moved to Shardlow when the canal was proposed. Their land spanned the cut giving them two areas for wharfs and warehouses for their canal carrying business.
The Lodge was transformed into a Hotel The Lady in Grey with it’s restaurant it was highly regarded. The name came from the ghost of a headless young lady said to be hunting for her mothers lost jewels that her wicked sisters had hidden. Then it was a Thai restaurant which closed in 2008, this sadly was when the decline of the building is thought to have started. In 1967 it was awarded Grade 2 listing. In 2012 it is said that planning was sought for the buildings demolition and the site to be used to build three houses, this was refused.
This once lovely home still stands abandoned and is deteriorating rapidily. Took.a look.last year whilst in the area. It's not going to be standing much longer without some love and money....

 

[HughieD]

You're knocking these reports out at the moment. Another good un!

 

[Stealthstar79]

Got loads from

You're knocking these reports out at the moment. Another good un!

I stopped posting for a while, but was still exploring. Accidentally deleted loads of pics on Flickr the other day so I think that's about it now