89B Churchill Way
Macclesfield
SK11 6AT
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01625 423259
drysalter
since 1755
our history
in 1755 Charles Hadfield bought the goodwill of his uncle's apothecary in the Cheshire market town of Macclesfield. the business prospered and was passed from father to son through 14 generations until the last Hadfield to work in the business retired in 2003. the current custodian took on the business in 2017, enabling tradition to be re-envisaged for the 21st century.
the first shop was situated in the mansion house, which was converted to shops in 1680. when this was demolished in 1826 the business moved into the family home at number 1 mill street, where it remained until the site was cleared for the shopping centre.
the business moved again, to derby street, now part of churchill way.
the current premises opened in 2000 and incorporates characterful fittings from the prior premises, and has the advantage of an outdoor sales space. of course the shop includes the centuries old favourites of apothecaries, the taxidermy alligator and turtle.
