Old Gate is to the left. Nickies Cafe was a popular haunt for young people in the 1950s. It was pulled down in the 1960s as part of the West End Improvement Area.
The bridge over the Rochdale Canal links the Memorial Gardens to Calder Holmes Park. Situated behind the Picture House, it was constructed preparatory to the opening of the gardens in 1938.
The bridge over the Rochdale Canal links the Memorial Gardens to Calder Holmes Park. Situated behind the Picture House, it was constructed preparatory to the opening of the gardens in 1938.
Situated at the junction of Old Gate and West End, this was a popular meeting place for the teenagers of the day. to the right of the cafe Bridge Gate Mill can be seen.