Photo Gallery

Construction of the Etherow Centre

The Etherow Centre was acquired in 1985 previously having been owned and operated for many years by British Rail and renovation of the building started in 1986 the following photographs show the various stages of the extensive renovation work.

Summer 1982 - A view of the side of the Etherow Centre prior to renovation work taking place.

Summer 1982 - The lower floor of the Etherow Centre prior to renovation work taking place.

Summer 1982 - The Etherow Centre prior to any restoration work taking place.

Spring 1983 - The upper floor of the Etherow Centre prior to renovation work taking place.

Spring 1983 - The ground floor of the Etherow Centre prior to renovation work taking place.

Summer 1986 - The Etherow Centre roof was removed in preparation for the renovation work.

Summer 1986 - Clearing work begins in preparation for the renovation.

Summer 1986 - Constuction begins on the new roof structure for the Etherow Centre.

Summer 1986 - The renovation begins on the interior of the Etherow Centre.

Winter 1988 - The Etherow Centre prior to the building of the outdoor riding paddock.

Summer 1989 - Constuction begins on the access ramp for the Etherow Centre.

Summer 1997 - A photograph of the new stable during construction.

Autumn 1999 - A photograph of the new stable built for Kingfisher Riding for the Disabled taken shortly after completion.

Press Photographs

A collection of photographs from the local press.

A photograph of the Etherow Centre taken from Mottram Road shortly after renovation work had taken place.

A photograph of the upper floor of the Etherow Centre shortly after renovation work was completed.

A photograph of the lower floor of the Etherow Centre shortly after renovation work was completed, where Kingfisher Riding for the Disabled are based.