Littleborough
Littleborough is a village within the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, in Greater Manchester. It is located in the upper Roch Valley by the foothills of the South Pennines, 3 miles (4.8 km) northeast of Rochdale and 12.6 miles (20.3 kilometres) north-northeast of the city of Manchester. In 2001, Littleborough and its surrounding suburban areas of Calderbrook, Shore and Smithy Bridge were recorded as having a population of 13,807. When cotton was launched as a base to make textiles, Littleborough experienced an increase of families, predominately from the neighbouring county, the West Riding of Yorkshire. Wealthy houses and estates were established on the outskirts of the town. Coal mining, engineering ventures and progressively large textile mills contributed to Littleborough's population growth and urbanisation, which caused its status as a mill town. During the mid-20th century, imports of more affordable foreign products contributed towards the steady deindustrialisation of Littleborough, but the business diversity of the town allowed it to repel the ensuing financial depression, which was endured elsewhere in North West England. Littleborough's stone-built town centre is designated as a Conservation Area for its particular architectural qualities. The town also boasts good dining and leisure facilities, with Littleborough Rugby Union Football Club being nominated 'Club of the Year' at National Ruby Football Awards. For all of your home upgrades, make sure to make use of credible experts in Littleborough to make certain of quality.
