Stockport in 50 Buildings
Situated seven miles from Manchester City Centre is the large town of Stockport, which lies at the confluence of the Tame, Goyt and Mersey rivers. The first building of any identity to be officially…
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Situated seven miles from Manchester City Centre is the large town of Stockport, which lies at the confluence of the Tame, Goyt and Mersey rivers. The first building of any identity to be officially documented in the town was its castle, a motte-and-bailey construction from around 1173. The site is still identifiable today, but Stockport's architectural identity relates to more modern times. From the seventeenth century, Stockport became a centre for the hatting trade and later the silk industry. The town expanded rapidly during the Industrial Revolution, fuelled by the growth of cotton manufacturing which became one of its major employers.In 'Stockport in 50 Buildings', local author Phil Page highlights some of the town's significant architectural landmarks and notable structures from across the centuries. Through a fascinating and diverse selection of buildings he tells the story of
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