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 kilometres) northeast of Rochdale and 12.6 miles (20.3 kilometres) north-northeast of the city of Manchester. In 2001, Littleborough and its surrounding residential areas of Calderbrook, Shore and Smithy Bridge were noted as having a population of 13,807. When cotton was launched as a base to make textiles, Littleborough experienced an increase of families, generally from the neighbouring county, the West Riding of Yorkshire. Upscale homes and estates were created on the borders of the town. Coal mining, engineering ventures and increasingly sizeable fabric mills contributed to Littleborough's population growth and urbanisation, which resulted in its status as a mill town. During the course of the mid-20th century, imports of less expensive foreign items contributed towards the gradual deindustrialisation of Littleborough, but the commercial diversity of the town made it possible for it to ward off the following financial depression, which was endured elsewhere in North West England. Littleborough's stone-built town centre is designated as a Conservation Area for its special 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 of your home upgrades, make certain to make use of respected professionals in Littleborough to make certain of quality.