This afternoon run to Alderley makes it sound a though the whole district is very interesting.  An area I have never visited.  From the Copper Mines, originally exploited by the Romans we are told, to the mysterious wishing well with an enchanting inscription, it all sounds of intrigue.

After tea he returns by way of Goostrey, home to what I understand was the original Radio Telescope (and largest of its day), still doing much science, all designed and built by Sir Bernard Lovell and utilising redundant Naval gun mountings from retired warships.