HERITAGE MAGAZINE Vol. 8 No 12 Spring 2017 An important contributor to wider community awareness of the potential of this beautiful little road. Here the photo shows the footings and sandstone quoins, corner blocks, of St Petersgate Bridge 1868. The Egerton Arms from the 17th century at the top of the steps and the Queen's Head at right. The photo is particularly important because the place is lateral and not just a road for linear traffic.The Underbanks were Stockport's original 18th century business district serving the county merchants in Stockport Market Place. Many pubs were found here, used as temporary offices, dining and meeting spaces. The view is from the steps leading directly up to the Market Place. This has a tall two storey opening which is echoed in the beautiful arch leading into Royal Oak Yard seen below. The lintel at the lower right marks the closure of the old narrow passageway into Little Underbank. This could be reopened as it is narrow as certain Venetian "calli" or alleyways. This is the centre of Stockport but is at risk in ways that cannot be understated. Much of it is nearing an unsafe condition as water has penetrated the structures which have been left untenanted by landlords.
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