PRESTBURY, CHESHIRE

There are two Prestburys in England. This website is about the village in Cheshire.

Prestbury began as the administrative centre of a large rural parish. During the nineteenth century it became involved in the silk industry. During the twentieth century it developed into a residential area with a reputation for affluence.

The 2007 version of the text of Tony Cartmell’s history of Prestbury is presented here: an illustrated version is on sale in the village.

Bonnie Prince Charlie’s army passed through Prestbury in December 1745.

There are two churches in the village. The Parish Church, St. Peter’s, is in the centre together with its Norman Chapel. The Methodist Church is on Macclesfield Road. St.Peter's has a daughter church in Adlington.

Prestbury Hall is in a commanding position facing down the village street. Ford House is at the other end of the street, near Prestbury Bridge.

Butley Cottage is a pretty house at the north-eastern end of the Conservation Area. Newer buildings in the Conservation Area include homes specially designed for older people such as those at the Shirleys and at Abbey Mill, a development on the site of the former corn mill.

The A538 passes through the centre of the village. A traffic calming scheme was introduced in the spring of 2004. It succeeded in reducing traffic speed, but traffic volume is as high as ever.

The village has several excellent restaurants and is a favourite destination for sightseers.

An illustrated Village Design Statement describes Prestbury's built and unbuilt environment.

Prestbury Photo Gallery has annotated photographs of Prestbury and surrounding areas. Other links provide more pictures, maps and information about Prestbury.

But what will Prestbury be like fifty years from now?

The design at the top of this page unites the unicorn of the Leghs of Adlington with the crossed keys of St. Peter.

 John Swallow, March 2010