_HISTORY

Didsbury  is a suburban area of Manchester, England. It lies on the north bank of the River Mersey, 4.5 miles south of Manchester city centre. Historically a part of Lancashire, there are records of Didsbury existing as a small hamlet as early as the 13th century.

Its early history was dominated by being part of the Manor of Withington, a feudal estate that covered a large part of what is now the south of Manchester. Didsbury was described during the 18th century as a township separate from outside influence. It was largely rural area until the mid-19th century, when it underwent development and urbanisation during the Industrial Revolution. It became part of Manchester in 1904. Didsbury's built environment has developed around the areas of East Didsbury, West Didsbury, and Didsbury Village, which separates the two. The Albert Park conservation area, covering much of West Didsbury, places planning restrictions on development, alterations to buildings, and pruning of trees.

Orchard Street itself consists of rows of victorian terraced housing and associated front and back gardens. The trees line the street on both side. The Rowan trees (Sorbus aucuparia) are approximately 20 years old  and the Lime trees (Tilia cordata) are approximately 60 years old.