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| − | '''Rochdale''' is a town of [[Greater Manchester]] (until 1974 in [[Lancashire]])ated north of [[Manchester]]. It grew in the nineteenth century as a centre of [[cotton]] [ | + | '''Rochdale''' is a town of [[Greater Manchester]] (until 1974 in [[Lancashire]])ated north of [[Manchester]]. It grew in the nineteenth century as a centre of [[cotton]] [[textile]] manufacture, and is renowned as the home of the [[Co-operative movement]]: in 1844 Britain's forst modern co-operative society was founded here by the [[Rochdale Pioneers]]. |
Rochdale is home to the [[Rochdale Hornets]] [[Rugby League]] team. | Rochdale is home to the [[Rochdale Hornets]] [[Rugby League]] team. | ||
[[Category:United Kingdom Towns and Cities]] | [[Category:United Kingdom Towns and Cities]] | ||
Revision as of 16:42, March 4, 2008
Rochdale is a town of Greater Manchester (until 1974 in Lancashire)ated north of Manchester. It grew in the nineteenth century as a centre of cotton textile manufacture, and is renowned as the home of the Co-operative movement: in 1844 Britain's forst modern co-operative society was founded here by the Rochdale Pioneers.
Rochdale is home to the Rochdale Hornets Rugby League team.