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Towns near Oldham
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Royton
(1 Mile)*
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Shaw
(2 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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Moorside
(2 Miles)*
Moorside, Oldham, is indeed beside the moors. Only a ‘cockstride' away (meaning:-adjacent to) are the Saddleworth moors and the beautiful Saddleworth villages, five in all. |
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Lees
(2 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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Hollinwood
(2 Miles)*
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Failsworth
(2 Miles)*
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Moston
(3 Miles)*
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Milnrow
(3 Miles)*
Junction 21 on the M62 is where you will find Milnrow. Although Milnrow's history goes back to the Norman Conquest it is remembered for wool and the weaving of wool. |
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Ashton-under-Lyne
(3 Miles)*
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Castleton
(3 Miles)*
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New Hey
(4 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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Delph
(4 Miles)*
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New Delph
(4 Miles)*
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Greenfield
(4 Miles)*
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