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Littleborough
Littleborough is a village within the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, in Greater Manchester. It lies in the upper Roch Valley by the foothills of the South Pennines, 3 miles (4.8 kilometres) northeast of Rochdale and 12.6 miles (20.3 km) north-northeast of the city of Manchester. In 2001, Littleborough and its surrounding suburban areas of Calderbrook, Shore and Smithy Bridge were noted as having a population of 13,807. When cotton was introduced as a base to make fabrics, Littleborough experienced an increase of families, mostly 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 increasingly large textile mills brought about Littleborough's population growth and urbanisation, which provoked its status as a mill town. Throughout the mid-20th century, imports of more affordable foreign products contributed to the steady deindustrialisation of Littleborough, but the business diversity of the town helped it to ward off the ensuing economic depression, which was experienced 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 great dining and leisure facilities, with Littleborough Rugby Union Football Club being elected 'Club of the Year' at National Ruby Football Awards. For all your home upgrades, make certain to make use of reliable specialists in Littleborough to make certain of quality.