Use control buttons or mouse in upper window to zoom or move around Levenshulme. The entrance to Levenshulme Station in December 2007. [11] The current pub was built after the previous Blue Bell Inn was destroyed during a German bombing raid in the Second World War. Due to several reports in both local and national newspapers, and on several internet blogs, tourists are now making visits to Levenshulme railway station since the news broke of a street with no name there. It has had several names over the millennia (according to East Lancashire expert Eilert Ekwall), including: in 1246 it was called "de Lewyneshulm", in 1322 "Levensholme" and in 1587 it was called "Lensom". 'The Street With No Name' is allegedly the must see attraction. Directions to The Street with No Name, Levenshulme Manchester (Manchester) with public transport. The area is in South East Manchester and neighbours Heaton Chapel to the south which is one of the most affluent parts of Greater Manchester.[23]. This park is a green area stretching between Manor Road in the north, Mount Road in the east and Barlow Road in the south and west. The district of East Levenshulme used to be known as Talleyrand. Stripey socks give the Bee a sense of humour and the mirrored eyes reflect the observer, making you part of its story. Nevertheless many of those townships arranged to get their electricity from Manchester, possibly in the hope that they would benefit from the city's plans to electrify the tram system when the existing lease with the Manchester Carriage and Tramways Company was due to end in 1901. The Street with No Name. There are nearest secondary schools, including Burnage Academy for Boys. C&r hulme presents this newly refurbished one bedroom 1st floor apartment in the levenshulme area. [6], Until the late 19th century Manchester's outlying townships had to supply their own amenities. Levenshulme Station 2009. The two districts are the only places in Manchester to make the Sunday Times ‘Best Places to Live’ list for 2019. Levenshulme Swimming Baths was built in the late 19th century and was formerly called "Levenshulme Public Baths and Washhouse" as it also housed the public washhouse at the side. We’ve got together with Levenshulme Market , Incredible Edible Levenshulme and Love Levenshulme to organise a community day of action on Saturday 22nd April from 10am to 2pm . This alley/back-entry layout is supposed to be because of an old by-law of the Levenshulme local authority that every terraced house had to have a front garden and allow access to the back door by a horse and cart to enable rubbish to be removed without the need enter the house. [28], In 1852 a donation of 1,445 square yards of land and £500 was made to Levenshulme to build a church. [26], The Islamic Centre is housed in the building which was originally St Peter's School built in 1854 and closed in 1982 Islamic Centre still open and standing . Déjà vu! In 1319, possession was given to William Legh of Baguley by his grandfather Sir William de Baguley of Baguley in Cheshire. There is a local amateur dramatic society, Levenshulme Players, who have produced stage plays, comedy reviews, Murder Mystery Evenings and radio plays for ALL FM. At the time the money was gifted there was a minor local furore as some Levenshulme residents expressed the opinion that it was "immoral" for the then urban district council to accept the money from Carnegie as they believed the money to be "tainted". The layout of the streets which contain these terraces are typical of the area and consist of grid layouts intersected with wide back entries which run the length of the terrace blocks at the rear and at each end of the block. Levenshulme forms part of the wider Manchester Gorton Parliamentary constituency and has been represented in Westminster by Afzal Khan since June 2017. The ceremonial laying of the first brick (in reality an engraved stone plaque) took place on 5 December 1903. In May 2007 as a benefit of a £5000 grant awarded to 'The Friends of Levenshulme Station' by the Awards For All lottery grants scheme, an unofficial road sign was erected at the entrance to the street. By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. You monitor the seasons by driving up Errwood Road, whilst you fight the urge to stop and buy biscuits. The entrance to the farm was originally where the main entrance to the park is now on Barlow Road adjacent to Byrom Parade shops. On 20 February 2016, the new Arcadia Leisure Centre opened on the site of the old sports hall. Levenshulme is an area of Manchester, England, bordering Fallowfield, Longsight, Gorton, Burnage, Heaton Chapel and Reddish, approximately halfway between Stockport and Manchester city centre on the A6. The Street With No Name - Spotted this sign outside Levenshulme station Accessible from the Fallowfield Loop (or F.Loop), the secret lake is a recent discovery for Levenshulme residents. The Street With No Name, Levenshulme (02) A more close-up shot of this station and looks fab in black & white me thinks! Last updated Tue 11 Nov 2014 Greater Manchester Try another? LEVENSHULME MEMORIES. It is a social enterprise run market which prides itself on its diverse range of high quality traders. [14], Manchester and its districts had developed into what were referred to as the "Thirty Townships". The donation came from a member of a family known for generous donations for churches, Charles Carill-Worsley. Dappa is obliged to replace the land they are using to build the homes. Levenshulme Methodist Church (formerly Levenshulme New Wesleyan Chapel) is the only one to survive. You baulk at the prospect of another A6 takeaway. The following transport lines have routes that pass near The Street with No Name, Levenshulme Manchester Bus: 172, 192, 197; Train: NORTHERN The typical housing of Levenshulme consists of terraced houses, the majority of which were built circa 1880–1890. Oct 24, 2010. .mw-parser-output .legend{page-break-inside:avoid;break-inside:avoid-column}.mw-parser-output .legend-color{display:inline-block;min-width:1.25em;height:1.25em;line-height:1.25;margin:1px 0;text-align:center;border:1px solid black;background-color:transparent;color:black}.mw-parser-output .legend-text{}  indicates seat up for re-election. It is primarily open grassland but also houses an open-air, enclosed 5-a-side football pitch adjacent to the Mount Road exit. Historically in Lancashire, Levenshulme is a former township and became a part of Manchester in 1909. In the late 1920s and early 1930s Levenshulme Baths was used as a training pool for Longsight resident Sunny Lowry, who, in 1933, was the first British woman to swim the English Channel (from France to England).[32]. In 2012 proposals were put forward by Manchester Council to replace the library by a new building shared with the replacement for the swimming pools. This description eventually changed to one of "residential suburb" a decade or so later, but East Levenshulme was still primarily industrial in nature consisting mostly of print works, bleach works, dye works and mattress works. We’ve got together with the Friends of Levenshulme Station, Incredible Edible Levenshulme and Love Levenshulme to organise a community day of action on Saturday 22nd April from 10am to 2pm. In July 2004 the park came to the attention of the Prudential Grass Roots campaign (run by the BTCV conservation charity). You smile wryly at tourists taking selfies on a nameless street. Manchester refused to alleviate these difficulties unless townships agreed to come under its control. Levenshulme, a dependency of Withington, was once feudal land held by the Lord of the Manor of Levenshulme. A kitchen was to the rear. My old pal Steve Lambert is on the right. A street that never had an official title has been named "The Street With No Name". William Legh's descendants continued to hold the Manor until the 17th century.[12]. For me, its only saving graces are the very nice houses in the streets around the main road, and the Fallowfield Loop, which is a great way of walking/cycling over to Gorton or Chorlton. [33], Levenshulme Library is a "Carnegie library" as it was gifted to the people of Levenshulme by industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. This was becoming increasingly difficult for the urban councils to do and as a result there was a considerable difference in prices charged to the residents compared to the prices charged by Manchester itself. Levenshulme has a thriving community at its heart, which is why many exciting enterprises have chosen it as a place to set up shop. Levenshulme is predominantly residential with numerous fast food shops, public houses and antique stores. You know you live in Levenshulme, or Levy (as it is affectionately known), when…. The "Street With No Name" sign is unofficial but well know, in fact people from without the city are known to alight at the station just to be photographed by the sign. In spite of the preponderance of industrial works there were also several farms, and the area around what is now Levenshulme High School was considered to be semi-rural until the 1920s. In May 2007, as a benefit of a £5,000 grant awarded to the Friends of Levenshulme Station by the Awards For All lottery grants scheme, an unofficial road sign was erected at the entrance to the street. And you’ll be hard pushed not to dash out for a packet of chocolate hobnobs, such is the tempting smell from McVitie's. As a result the townships slowly began to amalgamate into Manchester's rule. [4][5], The very early history is so obscure as to be virtually non-existent. [7] The "hulme" element is common in Manchester, and was pronounced "Oom", hence Levenshulme was traditionally "Levenzoom" to the residents and nicknamed as Leve, recently mispelt as Levy. Prior to the turn of the 20th century West Levenshulme was considered to be a "dormitory" for Manchester. The style of houses are what are known colloquially as "two up-two downs". See more things to do in Manchester from Time Out. The tramways were extended to serve Levenshulme before the start of the First World War in 1914.[6]. According to local residents, the street had been informally called this for years and it seemed appropriate that it now had a sign so people could find it. St Mark’s opened its doors in 1908 to serve the growing community of the Tallyrand or Back Levenshulme area but prior to this, from 1883, meetings had been held in the Old Mission Room. In February 2016, Levenshulme Library closed and was replaced by the new Arcadia Library and Leisure Centre on Stockport Road, despite yearly protests.[34]. Levenshulme has been crowned one of the best places to live in the UK alongside fellow Manchester suburb, Ancoats. In May 2007, as part of a grant of £5,000 awarded to The Friends of Levenshulme Station and an unofficial road sign was erected at the entrance to the street.The sign gives the name of the street as The Street with No Name. [6] "Lywenshulme" also is referred to in the 1322 survey of Manchester and Collegiate Church charters refer to "Leysholme" (1556), "Lensholme" (1578) and "Lentsholme" (1635). Thanks for subscribing! The Manchester to London railway line passes through Levenshulme railway station. To the west areas historically regarded as Fallowfield are now officially part of Levenshulme and Rusholme. If the mystery is too much to solve (it’s not a secret to give away easily) the F.Loop itself is a great place to run, cycle, pick blackberries, and spot local residents tending the community planters. The street Levenshulme Railway Station is located on is 160 years old and 70 metres long yet has no official name and never has had one. This tree lined route is a treat for the eyes and the nose. The food market in particular offers a great alternative to the supermarket for picking up bangers and bacon, or for grabbing a street food lunch. We already have this email. [10] The place name "Talley Rand" is also found on the old post office sorting labels displayed in the POD café based in the former main post office. Levenshulme has been saved as your Local News location Close ... Salman Abedi provided a false name to transfer £470 hours before detonating a bomb, inquiry hears. In the 1970s it was designated as a country park by the council, but at the time it wasn't much more than a landfill site that was formerly the site of the UCP tripe factory, Jackson's Brickworks, Levenshulme Dye and Bleach Works and High Field Farm. Due to several reports in both local and national newspapers, and on several internet blogs, tourists are now making visits to Levenshulme railway station since the news broke of a street with no name there.[35]. In May 2004 Dappa Homes submitted plans to build 3 football pitches, a clubhouse and surround the park with a 10-foot fence on Green Bank Fields. This page was last edited on 18 December 2020, at 19:44. It appears on no street maps and has never attained the dizzy heights of having a "proper" name. This was allegedly due to Carnegie's suppression of trade unions in the United States.[27]. The posts and steps look similar to the above photo. [13], These back entries are now generally considered to be a threat to home security. For coming out in force for the Community Action Day on the 22nd of April to clean, clear and bring a lot of love to our Street With No Name. Find houses for sale in Levenshulme with the UK's largest data-driven property portal. These proposals were strongly contested by local groups and the building was symbolically taken over for a 24-hour "read-in" as a protest. I'm sure it's no worse than similar towns around Manchester but I hate riding through it. a mix of pubs, bars, restaurants, takeaways, solicitors, pound shops and booking agents along with terraced housing. This page is intended to be a resource for the Streets, Avenues, Roads, Drives, Lanes and other byways where people lived in Levenshulme. "Looking back at Levenshulme and Burnage" Willow Publishing 1987, Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, "What's not to love about Levenshulme? The Street with No Name (1948) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Now that the alcoves have been prepped, look out for new wooden planters and planting and of course another community action day to do this together again. When you base a crime movie on actual cases they're either brilliant or boring. The street the railway station is located on is 160 years old and 70 metres long yet has no official name and never has had one. In recent times Levenshulme has also seen an influx of Eastern Europeans moving into the area, bringing about Polish confectionery shops. Sign up and get the best of your city in our newsletter, as often as you like. The replacement was refitted 12 feet (3.7 m) above the road so as to discourage would-be thieves although the sign is stolen regularly. The Friends of Levenshulme Station have now put up a cast-iron sign on the street in the Manchester suburb. Gas Central Heating Student property: £133pppw available now! The first sign was fitted approximately three feet from the ground and was stolen a short time later. There’s a lot more to the gritty suburb of Levenshulme than meets the eye. The Street With No Name offers entrance to our station and it is the gateway to our community for many residents and visitors alike, but lately it’s been looking a little unloved. Locals however, know to shop for curios in the Antiques Village, enjoy art exhibitions at Bankley Studios or Fred’s Ale House (which also serves real ale), have their hair done at Shine, and take their lunch breaks at POD, Thairish or Trove. The Levenshulme stretch of the A6 is renowned for fast food joints and sometimes referred to as ‘takeaway mile’. Accordingly Manchester City Council has, over recent years, helped residents by funding a "gated alley" response to the threat. Nov 12, 2015 - The street with no name, Levenshulme, Manchester In 2001 Levenshulme had an Irish population of approximately 7.0% which was twice the Manchester average,[20] and as a consequence it was sometimes called County Levenshulme in reference to the county structure in Ireland, though the 2011 census figures show the Irish population has shrunk to 4.1%. Levenshulme and its immediate borders with neighbouring suburbs such as Burnage and Longsight is rich with treasures. The community radio station ALL FM is based in Levenshulme. The … [27], Manchester City Council fomented a local controversy by selling off part of Mellands (Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive) Playing Fields, Gorton to Dappa Homes to build 149 houses. When the majority of affected residents of a particular entry are in agreement the entries have iron gates set up at all ingress and egress points with all affected residents being issued a key. It has a changing roster of 50 artisan traders selling produce, street food, plants, gifts, vintage clothing and homeware. Over a 12-month period the park was transformed from a dreary, vandalised wasteland into a pleasant country park with a picnic area and mapped out country walks.[31]. He was a Commissioner for English Heritage and Chairman of Lancashire County Cricket Club. It has a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic population of 15,430 at the 2011 Census. 'The Street With No Name' is allegedly the must see attraction. [7], The main A6, Stockport Road, dates from 1724 when a turnpike was built between Manchester and Stockport.[8]. On 5 October, at around 7.15pm, a 49-year-old woman was sexually assaulted on The Street With No Name off Albert Road, in Levenshulme. Jan 30, 2014 - This is literally the street with no name in Levenshulme, Manchester! Levenshulme Market was launched in March 2013 and operates every Saturday (between March and December) from 10 am to 4 pm. The name itself is derived from a possessive version of a person's name, "Leofwine's" and "holm", a Viking term meaning island (usually in a lake or river). Each street had its stories, personalities, happy times & sad times. The area is a local oasis for bird life, insects and other wildlife, made up of rough grassland and a wide variety of trees, providing a home for a variety of plants and animal species. The street that the railway station is on is 160 years old and 77 yards long, yet it has no official name, and never has had. In that time there have been five Methodist churches. Approved | 1h 31min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir | 13 September 1948 (Sweden) 2:33 | Trailer. The Street With No Name", "Norman Foster – the man behind the 'glass egg, Levenshulme then and now: A personal view, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Levenshulme&oldid=995019772, Articles with dead external links from September 2017, Articles with permanently dead external links, Articles with dead external links from May 2016, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles needing cleanup from October 2018, Articles with unsourced statements from September 2007, Articles with unsourced statements from March 2011, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, The church has now been completely modernised, the building being the centre for Levenshulme Inspire, housing flats, cafes, shops and a community meeting space. Many students also rent accommodation in the area. Many of the nearby suburbs, such as Withington, Didsbury, Gorton etc., had a history of developing as villages, but for some reason Levenshulme did not. In the 2001 Census, the ethnic make up of Levenshulme was:[22], Levenshulme is evolving into an area typical of South Manchester, i.e. However, the area is now displaying signs of gentrification and has been described as one of Manchester's most "up and coming" neighbourhoods. The plans were later withdrawn by Dappa. Levenshulme, like its neighbour Longsight, was historically a wealthy and middle class district of Manchester,[2][3] though in the 20th century Levenshulme and many surrounding areas suffered from inner city decline. Along with Withington, Levenshulme protested at the discrepancy of prices for gas in the city and for the outlying townships that were already supplied by Manchester. No Comments on Update: Levenshulme and North Burnage Active Neighbourhood Streets for People Statement We welcome the announcement from Manchester City Council that the active neighbourhood trial is still going ahead , and thank the councillors who have shown determination to … Taking over the station car park on a Saturday, the acclaimed market offers a wide variety of stalls and entertainment. This one is in between. The stone was laid by George Paulson in his role as Chairman of the Free Library Committee. You’ve gotten to know your neighbours through visiting Levy Market. Look out for local favourites and iconic images including Levenshulme Old Library, the market, and the 192 bus. The claypit formed by the extracted clay for the brickworks was much used by local children as a play area, known as "the Brickie". Read more. ;) LINKS The Streets Where You Lived . Since 1998, the annual "Levenshulme Festival" usually features 120+ multi-cultural events from firework displays to music concerts.[24]. There are various access points with the main entrances located at the end of Bickerdike Avenue M12 5SZ and on Matthews Lane M19 3DS. It included Talleyrand House (later renamed as Barlow House) and a street, Talleyrand Row. Located on Yew Tree Avenue, this sports facility was formerly home to Manchester Roller Hockey Club and affectionately known to locals as "the Shed". E-MAIL. This would have had the effect of reducing the versatile open-space into a restricted use site. The Owl and The Coconut is a not-for-profit community arts organisation based at The Nest in Levenshulme Old Library. With a bedroom above each lower room, the house is bisected by a steep, narrow staircase. Manchester Uk Street Names No Name Athens Spy Inspire Me Make Me Smile Signs World This is literally the street with no name in Levenshulme, Manchester! 1 VIDEO | 32 IMAGES. In 1830 Levenshulme had a population of 768.[19]. Where the Streets Have No Name(The Joshua Tree, 1987)Where the Streets Have No Name is a song by U2, from their 1987 album, The Joshua Tree. The first church was built in 1860, St Peter’s was paid for by Charles Carill Worsley who also paid for the school of the same name. A covert FBI agent infiltrates a ruthless gangster mob, but his life is at risk from a mysterious informant who funnels inside information to the hoodlums. The ward boundaries of Levenshulme have been moved in recent ward reorganisations, and as a result large areas in the north and east of Levenshulme are now officially in the ward of Gorton South, to the confusion and irritation of local residents. There has been an inn on this site for 700 years. Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! Nutsford Vale is a formally declared 'open space' ensuring that it remains green space, and that it does not suffer from adverse building development. There are no 'student' pubs in Levenshulme since I last checked, although there is a small amount of students living in the area, that drink in a few of the (slightly less threatening)pubs Still no student pubs, and fewer pubs in general following the closure of several during the recession. Audience Reviews for The Street with No Name. Until about 1920 the land that Green Bank Fields was on held a dairy farm called Green Bank Farm (Wolfenden's) and a small house called Botany Bay Cottage. Over a third of the population belong to an ethnic minority. There is now a pub called "Talleyrand", on the A6. In 2013 these proposals were amended to close both library and pools immediately and to only provide a reduced "book drop-off" service. Just off the F.Loop is Highfield Country Park, where you can escape from suburbia and, for a minute or two, feel like you're in the countryside. According to the 2011 Census the breakdown by religion is:[25], Methodism in Levenshulme has a history dating back to 1766 (based on financial records of the Methodist Society). Michael Cairns OBE was brought up at North Levenshulme Post Office Stockport Road. Levenshulme was one of them and in 1865 got its own 'board' which shortly thereafter developed into an urban district council. Levenshulme has a varied ethnic mix. The 160 year old cobbled street is 77 yards long and has never been given an official name. Stockport Road is the main road in Levenshulme: here you’ll find Trove Bakery and Café, perfect for freshly baked bread, weekend brunches and the occasional Seasons Eatings supper club, Levenshulme Antiques Village and Fred’s Ale House,an ale bar and coffee shop in one, host to regular events and live music. Along with Gorton, Levenshulme joined Manchester in 1909. 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