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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Handforth

  

Handforth Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Handforth

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Handforth history

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Handforth’s original name was Handforth-cum-Bosden, having resided in the parish of Cheadle in some of its earliest mentions. The name “Handforth” is believed to originate from the Saxon name for a crossing on the River Dean, “Hanna’s Ford” During the Crusades, Handforth acquired its own Coat of Arms, displaying the Honford Star emblem of Henry de Honeford, a member of the local nobility. During the First World War, an internment camp was set up in Handforth, for both civilian and military prisoners.

Administrative history

Handforth-cum-Bosden was part of the Stockport Registration District between 1837 and 1877. It was then divided onto the separate parishes of Handforth and Bosden. Handforth was administered by Macclesfield Borough Council and Cheshire County Council. On 1 April 2009, it became part of Cheshire East unitary authority.

Handforth geography / climate

Handforth lies near the River Dean, a tributary of the River Bollin that flows north–west and eventually joins the River Mersey near Lymm. The majority of buildings in the area are houses dating to the 20th and 21st centuries.

Climate

Handforth experiences a temperate maritime climate, like much of the British Isles, with relatively cool summers and mild winters. Handforth is located in the heart of the northern part of the North Sea, with mild winters and mild summers.

You can visit Handforth places with Walkfo Handforth to hear history at Handforth’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Handforth has 39 places to visit in our interactive Handforth map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Handforth, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Handforth places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Handforth & the surrounding areas.

“Curated content for millions of locations across the UK, with 39 audio facts unique to Handforth places in an interactive Handforth map you can explore.”

Walkfo: Visit Handforth Places Map
39 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Handforth historic spots	Handforth tourist destinations	Handforth plaques	Handforth geographic features
Walkfo Handforth tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Handforth

  

Best Handforth places to visit

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Handforth has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Handforth’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Handforth’s information audio spots:

Styal Cottage Homes Styal Cottage Homes were open from October 1898 to 1956 and housed destitute children from the Manchester area. They were established in Styal by the Chorlton Poor Law Union Board of Guardians who financed the project with a loan of £50,000 from Liverpool Corporation.

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