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'''Stockport''' is a town in [[Greater Manchester]], [[England]], approximately six miles south of [[Manchester]] city centre. Until 1974 it was in the county of [[Cheshire]]. The River Goyt and River Tame join in the town to form the [[River Mersey]]. | '''Stockport''' is a town in [[Greater Manchester]], [[England]], approximately six miles south of [[Manchester]] city centre. Until 1974 it was in the county of [[Cheshire]]. The River Goyt and River Tame join in the town to form the [[River Mersey]]. | ||
| − | Stockport railway station is a local interchange on the main line from Manchester to [[London]]. The A6 road runs through the town and the M60 Manchester orbital motorway runs to the north of the town centre. | + | Stockport railway station is a local interchange on the main line from Manchester to [[London]], which crosses the town on a monumental [[viaduct]]. The A6 road runs through the town and the M60 Manchester orbital motorway runs to the north of the town centre. |
Historically hats and cotton and silk products were manufactured in the town. There is a hat museum. | Historically hats and cotton and silk products were manufactured in the town. There is a hat museum. | ||
Revision as of 20:09, January 11, 2008
Stockport is a town in Greater Manchester, England, approximately six miles south of Manchester city centre. Until 1974 it was in the county of Cheshire. The River Goyt and River Tame join in the town to form the River Mersey.
Stockport railway station is a local interchange on the main line from Manchester to London, which crosses the town on a monumental viaduct. The A6 road runs through the town and the M60 Manchester orbital motorway runs to the north of the town centre.
Historically hats and cotton and silk products were manufactured in the town. There is a hat museum.
Stockport County Football Club play in the English Football League Two (soccer).
Its population is 136,083 (2001).