Oldham Edge

[poliphilo]

On Oldham Edge the grass is green,
Nicest view that e'er tha's seen.
When tha stands on top and looks about
Nowt but mills wi' a chimney spout.

Ailz says that has to be a pre-war song. The mills have gone now, but the first two lines are as true as ever. 

Comments

[poliphilo.livejournal.com]

Just old.

But it's in a very exposed position. It wouldn't have had to be there more than a few seasons to look the way it does.