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   Stockport is a town in Greater Manchester, England, 8 miles (13 km) south-east of Manchester, 9 miles (14 km) south-west of Ashton-under-Lyne and 12 miles (19 km) north of Macclesfield. The Rivers Goyt and Tame merge to create the River Mersey here. It is the main settlement of the wider Metropolitan Borough of Stockport.

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2. stockporthub.co.uk › history-behind-the-name-stockportUnveiling Stockport: The History Behind Its Name Explained

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   Mar 10, 2024 · “Stockport” is derived from two Old English words: “stocc” and “port.” “Stocc” can translate to a stock or post — perhaps indicating a boundary marker or a significant point in the landscape. Meanwhile, “port” is somewhat more familiar to us today, closely related to the idea of a market or a haven.

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   The Metropolitan Borough of Stockport is a metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester in England. It is south-east of central Manchester and south of Tameside. As well as the towns of Stockport, Bredbury and Marple, it includes the outlying villages and suburbs of Hazel Grove, Bramhall, Cheadle, Cheadle Hulme, Gatley, Reddish, Woodley and Romiley.

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   Stockport is a large town in Greater Manchester, North West England. Seven miles (10 km) south east of the city of Manchester, it is the largest settlement of the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport in Greater Manchester, and has a population of 136,083 (2001 Census), with the borough as a whole having 281,000.

5. stockport.nub.news › news › local-historyLocal history feature - The history of Stockport place names

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   Nov 7, 2023 · In any case, Stockport is a name of Anglo-Saxon origin, with the most accepted etymology being the Old English Stoc, meaning hamlet, and port, meaning marketplace. This means Stockport was named for being a small settlement with a market.

6. stockporthub.co.uk › the-development-of-stockportStockport’s Evolution: From Industrial Roots to a Modern Hub

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   Mar 10, 2024 · Stockport’s story is a fascinating journey through time, one that’s as rich and diverse as the town itself. It’s a tale of transformation, from a small Saxon village to a bustling market town, and eventually into the vibrant metropolitan borough we know today.

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   Where is Stockport in England?

   • Stockport is a town in Greater Manchester, England, 8 miles (13 km) south-east of Manchester, 9 miles (14 km) south-west of Ashton-under-Lyne and 12 miles (19 km) north of Macclesfield. The Rivers Goyt and Tame merge to create the River Mersey here. It is the main settlement of the wider Metropolitan Borough of Stockport.

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   What does Stockport mean in English?

   • “Stockport” is derived from two Old English words: “stocc” and “port.” “Stocc” can translate to a stock or post — perhaps indicating a boundary marker or a significant point in the landscape. Meanwhile, “port” is somewhat more familiar to us today, closely related to the idea of a market or a haven.

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   Is Stockport a twinned town?

   • The town lies in the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport which is in Greater Manchester . The town of Stockport is twinned with the following towns: Paisley is not officially twinned with Stockport but the entry is probably a mark of friendship.

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   What is Stockport known for?

   • It was also at the centre of the country's hatting industry, which by 1884 was exporting more than six million hats a year; the last hat works in Stockport closed in 1997. The town's football club, Stockport County, is nicknamed The Hatters. Dominating the western approaches to the town is Stockport Viaduct.

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   Stockport is a town in Greater Manchester, England, 8 miles (13 km) south-east of Manchester, 9 miles (14 km) south-west of Ashton-under-Lyne and 12 miles (19 km) north of Macclesfield. The Rivers Goyt and Tame merge to create the River Mersey here.