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Towns in Greater Manchester
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Abram
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Altrincham
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Ashton-in-Makerfield
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Ashton-under-Lyne
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Astley
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Atherton
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Baguley
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Barton upon Irwell
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Bickershaw
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Birch
Birch-in-Heywood is a small village situated on the road between Hopwood, Heywood and Rhodes. It's believed to have been formed around the mill which is now used for industrial purposes. |
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Blackrod
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Bolton
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Bowdon
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Bradshaw
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Bramhall
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Bredbury
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Broadheath
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Bromley Cross
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Bryn
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Bury
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Carrington
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Castleton
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Chadderton
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Cheadle
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Cheadle Hulme
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Chequerbent
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Darcy Lever
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Davyhulme
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Delph
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Denton
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Diggle
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Droylsden
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Dukinfield
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Eccles
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Ellenbrook
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Failsworth
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Farnworth
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Flixton
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Golborne
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Gorton
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Greenfield
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Guide Bridge
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Haigh
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Harwood
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Hazel Grove
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Heaton Chapel
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Heaton Norris
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Heywood
The town of Heywood, three miles west of Rochdale, has its origins in the 13th century, but the area owes much of its charm and character to Robert Peel, (the father of Sir Robert Peel, originator of Britain's first police force). |
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Hindley
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Holcombe
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Hollingworth
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Hollinwood
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Horwich
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Hyde
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Ince-in-Makerfield
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Irlam
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Kearsley
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Lees
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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Leigh
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Levenshulme
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Little Hulton
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Little Lever
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Littleborough
Despite its name, Littleborough is one of the larger settlements in the borough, yet retains its village atmosphere. It gained importance, because it stood at the junction of two ancient routes over the Pennines. |
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Longdendale
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Lowton
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Manchester
Manchester - the liveliest of cities with its exciting, cosmopolitan atmosphere, offers you lots to see and do during your visit. Along with top attractions, galleries, museums, superb shopping and stunning Victorian Architecture. |
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Marple
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Mellor
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Micklehurst
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Middleton (Gt Mcr)
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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Millbrook
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Milnrow
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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Moorside
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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Mossley
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Moston
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Mottram in Longdendale
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New Delph
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New Hey
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Newton Heath
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Northenden
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Oldham
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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Openshaw
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Partington
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Patricroft
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Pemberton
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Pendlebury
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Prestwich
Prestwich is simply a leafy, residential suburb to the north of Manchester city centre. For many years,along with its sister suburb of Whitefield,just to the north, it remained North Manchester's best kept secret |
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Radcliffe
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Ramsbottom
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Reddish
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Ringley
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Ringway
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Rochdale
Visit the borough of Rochdale and you will find a wealth of fascinating heritage and beautiful countryside that makes this a great area to explore. |
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Romiley
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Royton
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Rusholme
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Saddleworth
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Sale
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Salford
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Shaw
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Shevington
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Smithy Bridge
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Stalybridge
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Standish
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Stockport
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Stretford
Modern Stretford is a town built mainly on the community forged by the workers of former Trafford Park stalwart GEC. Though not always noted for its picturesque views, Stretford boasts many public parks which are enjoyed by local residents. |
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Stubbins
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Summerseat
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Swinton
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Timperley
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Tottington
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Trafford Park
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Tyldesley
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Uppermill
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Urmston
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Victoria Park
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Walkden
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Walmersley
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Warburton
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Wardle
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Weaste
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West Gorton
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Westhoughton
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Whitefield
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Wigan
Wigan is Lancashire's oldest town - of Celtic and Roman origin, Wigan stands on high ground above the River Douglas. During the late 1800's Wigan had over 1,000 pit shafts within 5 miles of the town centre. |
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Woodley
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Worsley
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Wythenshawe
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