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Towns near Failsworth
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Moston
(1 Mile)*
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Ashton-under-Lyne
(2 Miles)*
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Newton Heath
(2 Miles)*
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Oldham
(2 Miles)*
Oldham sits high on the Pennines, surrounded by hills and offers many vantage points for viewing many miles around. Oldham can be dated back to 865 A.D. when Danish invaders settled here. |
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Droylsden
(2 Miles)*
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Lees
(3 Miles)*
Although the village of Lees dates back to the 14th Century it wasn't until the 19th Century that the village gained recognition due to its mineral springs. Eleven cotton mills were built in Lees which totally changed its character. |
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Dukinfield
(3 Miles)*
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Royton
(3 Miles)*
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Guide Bridge
(3 Miles)*
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Stalybridge
(3 Miles)*
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Middleton (Gt Mcr)
(4 Miles)*
Middleton is more than just another 19th century industrial Lancashire town; it is an ancient place and has much that remains from an illustrious past. |
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Gorton
(4 Miles)*
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West Gorton
(4 Miles)*
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Openshaw
(4 Miles)*
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Shaw
(4 Miles)*
Shaw is a delightful little town which borders the very scenic Saddleworth villages in one direction and borders Oldham in the other. It was once known as the Golden Town as it had the largest number of mills in the whole of England. |
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