They say a picture speaks a thousand words, but not for one old photograph which has left a Gorton group scratching their heads.

Eagle-eyed Gortonians are being sought by the Gorton 100 committee to help try and solve a mystifying riddle.

As part of the Gorton 100 celebrations last year, the committee asked for local residents to come forward with their stories and memories about the area and also any photographs they might have of bygone days to collate for a new book.

But one 1920s photograph in particular has left the group needing help to try and find out its location.

Rose Cusack, Gorton 100 committee member, said: "In compiling the book we were lucky to get access to a previously unpublished photo of an old Crossley car.

"Naturally, we were keen to use the photo as the magnificent car, a classy Crossley tourer, had been made in Gorton at the Crossley works and the photo depicts it out and about on its 'test run' around 1923/4.

"It's gone into the book but we are still very hazy about exactly where the car is parked up in the photo."

For decades Crossley Motor works one of the north west's most prestigious companies and it was founded by brothers Frank and William Crossley in east Manchester in 1882.
They went on to produce their own distinctive line of motor cars and also developed some of the first modern petrol engines.
Henry Ford, who visited the factory in the early 1900s, was said to have based his revolutionary production line technique on methods he saw at the site.

"We've scratched our heads but, as yet, no one has come up with a satisfactory or totally convincing answer," said Rose.

"That's where we hope the readers of the Advertiser may be able to help solve the mystery."

The committee are happy to offer a copy of the book as a prize for anyone who solves the mystery at the official launch on Saturday, March 27.

For more information or to reveal the answer please ring Rose Cusack on 0161 231 3532.