Stalybridge is the 'slaef léah brycg', the 'bridge by the wood whence the staves are procured'.
The 'bridge' bit was added at a later date, so it's basically 'The wood where you get the sticks'.
Now last time I checked most woods had a surplus of sticks. The Stalybridge sticks must be pretty special for the place to be named after them.
Luckily the cats love sticks. They're their favourite toys. So the cats should be happy in their new home.
3 days to go.
Much packing has been done. Loads more left to do still.
Roll on Friday when it will all be over.
Except for the unpacking.
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