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Heaton Mersey Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Heaton Mersey

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Heaton Mersey history

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The settlement of Heaton Mersey is rooted in the local industry which developed in the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The main industrial change for the area was the development of the Upper and Lower Bleachworks. The first works were built by the industrialist Samuel Oldknow, and his brother, in 1785.

Heaton Mersey geography / climate

Heaton Mersey lies on the north bank of the River Mersey, just a few miles downstream from its source in Stockport town centre. The river acts as a boundary between the town and Cheadle Heath. Mersey Vale nature reserve and two ponds are also found here, one being a club-owned fishing pond.

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127 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Best Heaton Mersey places to visit

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

Southern Cemetery, Manchester Southern Cemetery is a large municipal cemetery in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester, England . It opened in 1879 and is owned and administered by Manchester City Council . It is the second largest cemetery in Europe and the largest in the UK .

Owens Park Owens Park is a large hall of residence located in the Fallowfield district of the city of Manchester . The hall is owned by the University of Manchester and houses 1,056 students . The terms ‘Owens Park’ and ‘Fallowfield Campus’ are sometimes used interchangeably .

Fallowfield Campus Fallowfield Campus is the main residential campus of the University of Manchester . It is located 2 miles (3 km) south of the main university site . The campus is connected by Wilmslow Road and the A34 .

Palmer Mills, Stockport Palmer Mills, Stockport were cotton spinning mills in Portwood, Greater Manchester. Built in the late 19th century, it was taken over by Lancashire Cotton Corporation in the 1930s and sold on. Renamed the Stockport Paper Mill they survived into the 21st century when they were demolished to be replaced by modern businesses.

Our Lady and the Apostles Church, Stockport Our Lady and the Apostles Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church in the Edgeley area of Stockport, Greater Manchester. It was built from 1903 to 1905 and replaced St Philip and St James Church, built in 1803, which was the first permanent Catholic church to be built in Stockport after the English Reformation.

Stockport Castle Stockport Castle was a promontory castle in the medieval town overlooking a ford over the River Mersey. It was first documented in 1173, but the next mention of it is in 1535 when it was in ruins. What remained of the castle was demolished in 1775.

St Mary’s Church, Stockport St Mary’s Church is the oldest parish church in the town of Stockport, Greater Manchester. It stands in Churchgate overlooking the market place. The church is recorded in the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building.

Stockport power station Stockport power station was owned and operated by Stockport Corporation prior to the nationalisation of the British electricity supply industry in 1948. It was redeveloped several times to meet the increased demand for electricity.

St Joseph’s Church, Stockport St Joseph’s Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church in Stockport. It was built from 1861 to 1862 and designed by Matthew Ellison Hadfield. It is the only church in England administered by the Priests of the Sacred Heart.

Plaza Cinema, Stockport Plaza Super Cinema and Variety Theatre cinema in Stockport, England (grid reference SJ895905) opened in 1932 and is now a Grade II* listed building. After being a bingo hall for many years, it has now been restored as a cinema and theatre.

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