Chadwick Lane

Gorse Hill Farm was addressed as Chadwick Lane, which ran from Humphrey Lane along the southern boundary of the farm towards Urmston. Chadwick Lane, known to have existed since 1770, is thought to have been named after Thomas Chadwick who lived in a large house called The Grove which stood at the junction of what is now Clevedon Avenue and Durnford Avenue. Mr Chadwick often travelled along the lane by horse and carriage on his way to business or church. Chadwick Lane was mainly a narrow dirt track, with the end closest to Moss Road (now Moss Vale Road) being cobbled. Chadwick Lane is referred to as "Lovers Walk" or "Lovers Lane" in early photographs. In 1959, during the construction of the motorway, Chadwick Lane was widened and resurfaced, the junction with Moss Vale Road was slightly relocated, and the lane was renamed Bradfield Road.

The following two photographs are thought to have been taken near the present-day junctions with Eastonfield Drive and Hillrose Avenue. This is based on the distinctive curvature of the lane.