Places to see in ( Middleton - UK )
Places to see in ( Middleton - UK )
Middleton is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England, on the River Irk 5 miles south-southwest of Rochdale and 4.4 miles north-northeast of Manchester city centre. In 2001, Middleton had a population of 45,580, reducing to 42,972 at the 2011 Census. It lies on the northern edge of Manchester, with Blackley to the south and Moston to the south east.
Historically part of Lancashire, Middleton's name comes from it being the centre of several circumjacent settlements. It was an ecclesiastical parish of the hundred of Salford, ruled by aristocratic families. The Church of St Leonard is a Grade I listed building. The Flodden Window in the church's sanctuary is thought to be the oldest war memorial in the United Kingdom, memorialising the archers of Middleton who fought at the Battle of Flodden in 1513.
In 1770, Middleton was a village of twenty houses, but in the 18th and 19th centuries it grew into a thriving and populous seat of textile manufacture and it was granted borough status in 1886.
Langley in the north of the town was one of Manchester City Council's overspill council estates, whilst Alkrington in the south is a suburban area.
Although unmentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, Middleton is said to be of great antiquity; a community at Middleton is thought to have evolved outwards from a church that existed considerably earlier than the Norman conquest of England. The name Middleton first appears in 1194, and derives from the Old English middel-tūn, meaning middle farm or settlement, probably a reference to its central position between Rochdale and Manchester.
During the Middle Ages, Middleton was a centre of domestic flannel and woollen cloth production. The development of Middleton as a centre of commerce occurred during the 17th and 18th centuries as a result of the effect of the Industrial Revolution. Additional to this, Lord Suffield obtained a Royal Charter from King George III in 1791 to hold a weekly market and three annual summer fairs in Middleton. Suffield built a market house, warehouses and shambles in the town at his own expense.
Middleton stands on undulated land immediately north of the Metropolitan Borough of Manchester; Chadderton and Royton are close to the east. The town of Rochdale lies to the north-northeast. The town is supposed to have derived its name, Middle-town, from its situation midway between Manchester and Rochdale. It is situated on an ancient road between those places. Middleton town centre is around 100 feet (30 m) above sea level.
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Broadway fields Chadderton Oldham
Broadway Fields Chadderton Oldham .
All the green open space you see on this video is about to built on after Oldham council passed plans for 500 houses and business units.
To rub salt in the wounds the head of planning announced nobody is entitled to a view .The whole area is littered with empty industrial units but the wise men of the council think we need more ??????
Foxdenton Hall Park, Chadderton, Oldham
Here to inspire you to get outside and take an adventure without having to travel to the wilderness, pay loads of money or buy special kit. Here's a great one that you can get to in under an hour from Manchester; by foot, by bus or in the car!
Foxdenton Hall Park, Chadderton, Oldham. It is not a massive park, but there is plenty to do from bowling, play area fun, walking, nature watching, football and tennis as well as just wandering and watching the world go by.
Some bits might look a tiny bit worse for wear, but seriously don't let that put you off - there is more to the park than a couple of old buildings needing a bit of support (they are currently fund raising to help this!)
Foxdenton Hall Park Address:
Springs Rd, Chadderton, Oldham OL9 9QS
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