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 residential 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, primarily from the neighbouring county, the West Riding of Yorkshire. Upscale homes and estates were developed on the borders of the town. Coal mining, engineering ventures and increasingly large textile mills added to Littleborough's population growth and urbanisation, which provoked its status as a mill town. During the course of the mid-20th century, imports of less costly foreign goods contributed to the gradual deindustrialisation of Littleborough, but the commercial diversity of the town allowed it to fend off the occurring economic 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 excellent dining and leisure facilities, with Littleborough Rugby Union Football Club being made 'Club of the Year' at National Ruby Football Awards. For all of your house upgrades, make certain to make use of reputable professionals in Littleborough to make certain of quality.
