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Traditional transport
Date published: 27 April 2010
TRADITIONAL transport ruled the streets of Saddleworth once more during a nostalgic event.
Up to 20 horse and carts, some coming from as far as Sheffield and Rotherham, bustled along village roads to raise money for Oldham Mountain Rescue team.
Les Leech, from Dobcross, came up with the idea after taking part in the cart drive at Beverley in Yorkshire, and decided to emulate its success in Saddleworth.
It took people back to the 1900s when horse and carts were the mode of transport. Enthusiasts embarked on a 12-mile route from Delph and through Denshaw, stopping off along the way at local pubs to fill their collection buckets.
The colourful procession of traps and carts was first held last year and it’s hoped it will become an annual event.
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its great to hear the transport is going back to the way it used to be perhaps they should stop the buses for a day and have horse and carrages in oldham town centre
By DemonBiking @ 27/04/2010 12:38:16