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 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 textiles, Littleborough experienced an increase of families, mostly from the neighbouring county, the West Riding of Yorkshire. Upscale houses and estates were created on the borders of the town. Coal mining, engineering ventures and increasingly large textile mills brought about Littleborough's population expansion and urbanisation, which resulted in its status as a mill town. During the course of the mid-20th century, imports of more affordable foreign items contributed to the gradual deindustrialisation of Littleborough, but the business diversity of the town allowed it to keep off the ensuing financial depression, which was witnessed 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 good dining and leisure facilities, with Littleborough Rugby Union Football Club being elected 'Club of the Year' at National Ruby Football Awards. For all your house upgrades, make sure to make use of credible contractors in Littleborough to make certain of quality.
