Mayfield Park, Manchester

This project was commissioned by [client name] to uncover and present the history of [place / building / site]. The aim was to create an engaging piece of research that could help people better understand the story of the place, from its early development through to its more recent changes.

Our work involved researching historic maps, archive photographs, newspaper accounts and other relevant records, before drawing these sources together into a clear and accessible narrative. The project explored the people, events, buildings and wider context that have shaped the site over time.

The final output was designed to be both informative and visually engaging, suitable for use across a range of formats including displays, printed material, websites, social media and interpretation for visitors, staff, residents or the wider public.

The River Medlock flood

In July 1872, after two days of torrential rain, the River Medlock burst its banks with devastating consequences. The flood swept through Bradford Cemetery, disinterring dozens of bodies, many of which were later recovered around Mayfield and Fairfield Street.

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