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Ashton Under Lyne – A brief local history

Economic Shifts and Urban Development (1970s-1990s)

The latter half of the 20th century the town faced challenges of deindustrialisation, leading to efforts to revitalise the local economy through urban regeneration projects. The development of the M60 motorway in the 1970s improved connectivity, making Ashton-under-Lyne more accessible and attractive for new businesses.

The 1980s and 1990s saw significant investment in the town centre, with the construction of new shopping centres and the refurbishment of historic buildings. The Ladysmith Shopping Centre, opened in 1981, became a central hub for retail and social activities. The town also embraced cultural and recreational developments, such as the establishment of the Portland Basin Museum, which celebrates the town’s industrial heritage.

Modern Transformation (2000s-Present)

Entering the 21st century, Ashton-under-Lyne has continued to evolve and adapt. The town has undergone substantial redevelopment, with modern housing projects, improved public transport links, and enhanced public services. The opening of the Metrolink tram system in 2013 connected Ashton-under-Lyne directly to Manchester city centre, promoting economic growth and attracting new residents.

Today, Ashton-under-Lyne is a vibrant and diverse community that honours its rich industrial past while looking forward to a bright future. The town’s blend of historical landmarks, modern amenities, and strong community spirit makes it a unique and dynamic place to live and work.

Summary

From the industrial challenges of the early 20th century to the modern transformations of today, Ashton-under-Lyne has demonstrated resilience and adaptability. Its history since 1920 is a testament to the strength and ingenuity of its residents, who have continually worked to build a prosperous and thriving community.

Personal Storage

Our main business selling point is of course our personal storage. We keep your possessions secure and safe at our storage facility, in one of our protected and ventilated Storage units for an affordable price. If you’re decluttering, traveling out of the country or moving house; whatever your reason we can provide secure and safe storage for all your belongings at a reasonable price. All our units are easily accessible and can be used for either short term, or long term use. Our storage sites also offer a range of facilities to make transferring items as easy and painless as possible:

• Free on site forklift trucks so you can easily move your possessions
• Delivery vans are available to help move your items
• Units are secure, fully alarmed & floodlit
• Digital CCTV and motion detectors are in operation 24/7

Work Space

Our storage units can all be used as permanent, or temporary, working environments for freelance contractors or small businesses. All Storage spaces are environment controlled and well ventilated, to prevent mould or dampness if storing goods inside them, but they are also perfectly suited to any long term use. They are each roughly as large as an average sized office room, and can be supplied quite easily with electricity and fit a desk, chairs, and any of the furniture and/or decorations typical of a working environment that you may wish to include.

We also include, for all our Office Storage solutions:

• Delivery vans available to help move your possessions
• Free on site forklift trucks
• Receiving & Dispatching services
• Unit mailbox
• Meeting rooms
• Coffee break area
• Wi-fi

We can also help small or medium sized businesses that might not need the office space by storing work materials, archives, spare furniture; the list is endless. If you need easily accessible additional storage space, for a price that won’t hurt your business in the long run, we are always ready and willing to help!