As a contrast to the previous photograph, the scene on 17th August 1973 was dominated by Athens Mill. That had ceased to be a cotton mill as long ago as 1933 and I remember seeing many tractors there, which were apparently being packed by a company called Greenwoods Building Industries. That activity ceased in 1970 and it was then used for furniture storage. Following a fire in 1981 the upper floors were removed but it wasn't completely demolished until a clear-up of the area following demolition of nearby Owl Mill in 1993. The bus is also of interest as 5947 had unusual Longwell Green bodywork, built in Bristol. It was another Stockport bus on temporary loan to Oldham garage.