About Rochdale
Rochdale is a Pennine mill town made prosperous by wool and later cotton spinning, famous for the Co-operative Movement started in 1844 by a group of Rochdale working men. Birthplace of John Bright (Corn Law opponent) and more recently Gracie Fields. A Pennine mill town made prosperous by wool and later cotton spinning, famous for the Co-operative Movement started in 1844 by a group of Rochdale working men. Birthplace of John Bright (Corn Law opponent) and more recently Gracie Fields.
The spacious town centre is dominated by a magnificent Victorian Gothic town hall, which is fronted by the broad esplanade with beautiful gardens and parkland to the front, side and rear. The medieval Church of St Chad is only a short distance away as is Touchstones, a vibrant new arts and heritage centre. The centre of the town is only 10 minutes from the M62.
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Approved local websites for Rochdale
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Here is our pick of local websites for Rochdale. All the available websites are in handy categories, so explore the list on the left-hand side to find exactly what you need. These sites have been manually selected and approved - this is so we can guarantee genuine relevance.
Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council
Information and news on current government projects in departments such as Health and Social Care, Environment, and Leisure and Culture. Search for jobs and businesses, view applications, make payments and report problems online.
www.rochdale.gov.uk
Filed in Council & Government Authorities
Local History of Rochdale
A selection of articles based on the local history of Rochdale, personal accounts of growing up in the area, and an expansive archive of historical photographs.
www.dunning94.freeserve.co.uk
Filed in History & Heritage
Rochdale Swimming Club
Rochdale Swimming Club is a friendly club aiming to promote and encourage the sport of competitive swimming. Find information on swimming leagues, local galas and other social events.
rochdaleswimmingclub.co.uk
2 more in Sport, Leisure & Clubs
Rochdale News Online
Current news, sport and features from Rochdale. With employment, property and business directories and a diary of local events.
www.rochdaleonline.com
Filed in Newspapers & Magazines
Birch Radio Online
Birch Radio Rochdale provide a range of radio programmes to patients at Springhill Hospice, Rochdale Infirmary and Birch Hill Hospital. Listen to live radio online, find out about current radio programmes and DJs, get local news updates and use the What's On guide to find forthcoming music events.
www.birchradio.co.uk
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