In this last section of
Stockport Road before it enters Levenshulme, the Slaters
Manchester & Salford Directory for 1895 shows only
40 entries but the diversity of occupations is still
prevalent. Within the 40 entries there are 30
different occupations. There is a grocer, a
tobaccconist, a stationer, a dressmaker and a tripe
dresser but, reflecting local industrial activity there
are 2 brickmakers (obviously working at Jackson's), an
engine driver, a driller, a tram driver, and even a
farmer. Gore Brook came out into the open after a
considerable subterranean journey and the main railway
line into Manchester's London Road Station crosses the
road. The complete directory entry can be seen
below the map.
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