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 suburban 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 influx of families, primarily from the neighbouring county, the West Riding of Yorkshire. Affluent houses and estates were developed on the outskirts of the town. Coal mining, engineering ventures and progressively large textile mills promoted Littleborough's population growth and urbanisation, which led to its status as a mill town. Through the mid-20th century, imports of less costly foreign items contributed towards the steady deindustrialisation of Littleborough, but the commercial diversity of the town made it possible for it to fend off the following financial depression, which was witnessed 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 great dining and leisure facilities, with Littleborough Rugby Union Football Club being elected 'Club of the Year' at National Ruby Football Awards. For all your home upgrades, make certain to make usage of dependable professionals in Littleborough to make certain of quality.
