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Rochdale - Greater Manchester
 
Rochdale
Rochdale is a large market town, located in Greater Manchester, on the River Roch. The town is approximately five miles north west of Oldham and 10 miles north east of Manchester City. The town has a population of around 100,000 people.

Rochdale is well known for being home to many historical attractions including its town hall, which boasts Victorian gothic features with unique stained glass windows and ceramics.

The Rochdale Canal is a broad canal, running for 32 miles across the Pennines between Manchester and Sowerby Bridge. It is refered to as a broad canal because its locks are wide enough to allow vessels of 14 feet width.

Hollingworth Lake Water Activity Centre is popular for yachting and wind surfing. In Victorian times Hollingworth Lake was known as the "The Weighvers' Seaport". In addition to water sports, the lake is also popular for its nature reserve, trails, and environmental exhibitions.

Famous residents from Rochdale include Anna Friel, a well- known British actress who made her first appearance in Brookside at the age of 13. Other famous residents from Rochdale include Jack Howarth (actor), Arthur Pentelow (author) and Shannon Flynn (actress).

Neighbouring towns to Rochdale include Heywood (3 miles), Royton (4 miles) and Middleton (7 miles).


Brokers listed in Rochdale

Atlas Consulting Group Limited
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