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   Oldham / ˈ oʊ l d ə m / is a town in Greater Manchester, England. [1] It lies amongst the Pennines on elevated ground between the rivers Irk and Medlock, 5 miles (8.0 km) southeast of Rochdale, and 7 miles (11.3 km) northeast of Manchester. It is the administrative centre of the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham, which had a population of ...

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3. www.britannica.com › place › Oldham-EnglandOldham | History, Industry, Population, & Map | Britannica

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   Oct 21, 2024 · Oldham, urban area and metropolitan borough, metropolitan county of Greater Manchester, northwestern England. The historic town of Oldham and the western part of the borough lie in the historic county of Lancashire, and the eastern part of the borough, including such areas as Uppermill, Saddleworth, Delph, and Denshaw, belongs to the historic ...

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › History_of_OldhamHistory of Oldham - Wikipedia

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   The history of Oldham / ˈoʊldəm / is one of dramatic change, from obscure Pennine hamlet to preeminent mill town and textile processing capital of the world.

5. www.visitmanchester.com › explore › oldhamExplore Oldham - Visit Manchester

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   Lying to the northeast of Manchester, the borough of Oldham is a great combination of spectacular and unrivalled countryside, quaint villages and market towns, award winning food and drink establishments, excellent shopping opportunities and heritage sites.

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6. www.wikiwand.com › en › articlesOldham - Wikiwand

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   Oldham / ˈoʊldəm / is a town in Greater Manchester, England. It lies amongst the Pennines on elevated ground between the rivers Irk and Medlock, 5 miles (8.0 km) southeast of Rochdale, and 7 miles (11.3 km) northeast of Manchester. It is the administrative centre of the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham, which had a population of 237,110 in 2019.

7. www.visitoldham.com › visitor-infoVisitor Information - Oldham

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   2 days ago · Visitor Information. In this section of our site, you’ll find everything that you need know while planning your trip and during your visit to Oldham. Download the Oldham and Saddleworth Mini Guide (.pdf ~ 856KB) or one of our other visitor guides and trail leaflets.

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   Where is Oldham in England?

   • Oldham, urban area and metropolitan borough, metropolitan county of Greater Manchester, northwestern England. The historic town of Oldham and the western part of the borough lie in the historic county of Lancashire, and the eastern part of the borough, including such areas as Uppermill,

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   When did Oldham become a borough?

   • The town was made part of a parliamentary borough, in 1832, though it was in 1849 when Oldham was incorporated as a municipal borough, giving it borough status in the United Kingdom, and in 1850 the Borough Council obtained the powers of the improvement commissioners.

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   Why is Oldham called Oldham?

   • The coat of arms of the former County Borough of Oldham council, granted 7 November 1894, based upon those of an ancient local family surnamed Oldham. The owls suggest that the family, like the town, called itself 'Owdham', and adopted the birds in allusion to its name. The motto "Sapere aude" ("Dare to be wise") refers to the owls.

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   How many people live in Oldham?

   • Oldham (Met. District) According to data from the United Kingdom Census 2001, Oldham had a total resident population of 103,544, making it the 55th most populous settlement in England, and the 5th most populous settlement of the Greater Manchester Urban Area.

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   When was Oldham founded?

   • Although Anglo-Saxons occupied territory around the area centuries earlier, Oldham as a permanent, named place of dwelling is believed to date from 865, when Danish invaders established a settlement called Aldehulme.

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   Is Oldham still a town centre?

   • The town centre is the focus of a project that aims to transform Oldham into a centre for further education and the performing arts. It is, however, still distinguished architecturally by the surviving cotton mills and other buildings associated with that industry.

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