Visit Orrell, Greater Manchester Places

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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Orrell, Greater Manchester

  

Orrell, Greater Manchester Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Orrell, Greater Manchester

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Orrell, Greater Manchester history

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Orrell derives from Anglo Saxon ora and hyll, a hill where ore is dug. It has been variously recorded as Horul in 1212, Orel in 1292, Orhull in 1294 and Orul in 1307.

Industrial history

Coal measures of the Lancashire Coalfield were mined extensively at the Orrell Collieries between 1740 and 1850 . A tramroad modelled on John Blenkinsop’s railway at Middleton was built in 1812 from the pits to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Crooke . A cottage nail making industry flourished at the same time .

Post war

Orrell Rugby Union Club’s former ‘Edge Hall Road’ ground is located at a junction of the M6 and M58 motorways . The original Orrell ‘post’, signifying a halt on the turnpike road, is still outside the Stag public house at a crossroads .

Orrell, Greater Manchester geography / climate

The area’s northern section surrounds junction 26 of the M6 motorway. The section of Orrell to the east of the motorway directly adjoins the district of Pemberton.

You can visit Orrell, Greater Manchester places with Walkfo Orrell, Greater Manchester to hear history at Orrell, Greater Manchester’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Orrell, Greater Manchester has 35 places to visit in our interactive Orrell, Greater Manchester 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 Orrell, Greater Manchester, 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 Orrell, Greater Manchester places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Orrell, Greater Manchester & the surrounding areas.

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35 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Walkfo Orrell, Greater Manchester tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Orrell, Greater Manchester

  

Best Orrell, Greater Manchester places to visit

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

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