To night Joseph’s mum – who is a Manchester Guide – took us a walk around Longford Park pointing out the things of interest. She told us that the Scout Hut was originally called the Shippon – where the cows were kept.
She also showed us a stone outside which was used to get on horses – the houses where the Gardeners lived and the remains of Longford Hall. She explained that John Rylands – a cotton merchant – originally lived in the house
and Longford Park was his garden. An interesting evening – thank you.
