Gatley

Gatley is a suburban area of Stockport, Greater Manchester, England.

In 1290, Gatley was known as Gateclyve, which in Old English means "a place where goats are kept".

Until the 20th century, most Gatley residents either worked in the material trades or were farmers. An open field system existed around Gatley in the late 17th century, but the practice of common farming seems to have fallen into disuse when William Tatton allowed tenants to buy their own land.