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Littleborough

Littleborough is a village within the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, in Greater Manchester. It is located 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 km) north-northeast of the city of Manchester. In 2001, Littleborough and its surrounding suburbs 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 influx of families, generally from the neighbouring county, the West Riding of Yorkshire. Wealthy houses and estates were developed on the outskirts of the town. Coal mining, engineering ventures and progressively sizeable fabric mills resulted in Littleborough's population expansion and urbanisation, which caused its status as a mill town. Through the mid-20th century, imports of less costly foreign products contributed towards the gradual deindustrialisation of Littleborough, but the business diversity of the town allowed it to keep off the developing financial 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 good dining and leisure facilities, with Littleborough Rugby Union Football Club being appointed 'Club of the Year' at National Ruby Football Awards. For all your home upgrades, make sure to make use of trusted specialists in Littleborough to make certain of quality.