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 suburban areas of Calderbrook, Shore and Smithy Bridge were recorded as having a population of 13,807. When cotton was launched as a base to make cloths, Littleborough experienced an influx of families, mostly from the neighbouring county, the West Riding of Yorkshire. Affluent houses and estates were established on the outskirts of the town. Coal mining, engineering ventures and progressively 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 towards the steady deindustrialisation of Littleborough, but the business diversity of the town allowed it to ward off the developing economic 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 excellent 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 respected professionals in Littleborough to make certain of quality.