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 km) 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 documented as having a population of 13,807. When cotton was introduced as a base to make textiles, Littleborough experienced an increase of families, primarily from the neighbouring county, the West Riding of Yorkshire. Wealthy homes and estates were created on the borders of the town. Coal mining, engineering ventures and significantly large fabric mills resulted in Littleborough's population expansion and urbanisation, which provoked its status as a mill town. Throughout the mid-20th century, imports of cheaper foreign products contributed towards the progressive deindustrialisation of Littleborough, but the commercial diversity of the town helped it to stave off the following economic depression, which was felt 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 named 'Club of the Year' at National Ruby Football Awards. For all your home upgrades, make sure to make use of dependable specialists in Littleborough to make certain of quality.
