Below you will find some important milestones in Shaw & Crompton’s history.
May 23, 2012
Metrolink Tram Service opens to Shaw and Crompton.
July 17, 2007
Asda Supermarket opens on the site of old Dawn Mill
July 17, 1982
Metrolink Tram Service opens to Shaw and Crompton.
Greenfield Lane School Closed
Greenfield Lane School closed, later to be demolished and an Aldi Store built on the site.
May 24, 1977
Town Hall was demolished
May 29, 1970
The By-Pass, Crompton Way was completed
May 14, 1919
A tank was given to the people of Shaw in recognition of their record-breaking war savings effort. It was driven from Shaw Station to Dunwood Park, where it remained until being given for use as scrap metal during the Second World War
May 22, 1912
Dunwood Park opened to the public on 14th September. The land had been given to the town by Captain Abram Crompton and his nephews, and had been formally handed over to the Council on Coronation Day, 22nd June 1911. Dunwood Park is now a popular location for families as well.
May 29, 1899
Public Baths opened
May 29, 1869
New Holy Trinity Church
Miss Mary Cocker laid the foundation stone for the new Holy Trinity Church, built as a replacement for Shaw Chapel.
