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 kilometres) north-northeast of the city of Manchester. In 2001, Littleborough and its surrounding suburbs of Calderbrook, Shore and Smithy Bridge were documented as having a population of 13,807. When cotton was launched as a base to make fabrics, Littleborough experienced an influx 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 significantly sizeable fabric mills supported Littleborough's population development and urbanisation, which led to its status as a mill town. During the mid-20th century, imports of less costly foreign products contributed to the progressive deindustrialisation of Littleborough, but the commercial diversity of the town enabled it to repel the ensuing financial depression, which was experienced elsewhere in North West England. Littleborough's stone-built town centre is designated as a Conservation Area for its unique architectural qualities. The town also boasts excellent dining and leisure facilities, with Littleborough Rugby Union Football Club being elected 'Club of the Year' at National Ruby Football Awards. For all of your home upgrades, make certain to make use of dependable professionals in Littleborough to make certain of quality.
