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Heaton Norris history

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Historically part of Lancashire, Heaton Norris was part of the Manchester barony of the Grelley family, but between 1162 and 1180 it belonged to William le Norreys. In 1322, there were 32 dwellings suggesting a population of 150, the ten freeholders of the escheated manor had the right to graze on common pasture and to cut wood. There was no chapel of ease, unlike neighbouring St Ostwalds at Didsbury, and it did not get one until St Thomas’ was built in 1758. In 1835, the southern portion of the parish of Manchester was absorbed into Stockport. A plebiscite in the 1930s on whether the area wished to become part of Manchester again

Heaton Norris geography / climate

Heaton Norris is on the north bank of the River Mersey and south of the Cringle Brook. The land slopes gently towards the north from a high point in the south above a steep descent to the Mersey. The former Manchester to Buxton Roman road and the later turnpike, now the A6, pass through the town.

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Davenport railway station (England) Davenport railway station is 7 miles (11 km) south east of Manchester Piccadilly on the Buxton Line. The station is located in the Stockport suburb of Stockport, Greater Manchester.

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.

Welkin Mill, Lower Bredbury Welkin Mill, Lower Bredbury is a cotton spinning mill in Stockport, Greater Manchester. It was built in the early years of the 20th century for ring spinning. The 162,000 sq ft (15,100 m) mill occupies a 5.15 acres (2.08 ha) site.

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.

Stockport Central Library Stockport Central Library is a Carnegie library in Stockport, Greater Manchester. It was built in 1913-15 to designs by Bradshaw, Gass and Hope in the Edwardian Baroque style. As of 2018 continues to serve as Stockport’s largest library.

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