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Heywood, Greater Manchester
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Heywood is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England, in the historic county of Lancashire. It had a population of 28,205 at the 2011 Census. The town lies on the south bank of the River Roch, 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Bury, 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of Rochdale, and 8 miles (12.9 km) north of Manchester. Middleton lies to the south, whilst to the north is the Cheesden Valley, open moorland, and the Pennines. Heywood's nickname is Monkey Town.
A view of Heywood, towards St Luke's Church
A view of Heywood, towards St Luke's Church
The mill known locally as The Mop Shop. Industrial textile manufacturing was introduced to Heywood in the late 18th century and by 1833, the town had
The mill known locally as The Mop Shop. Industrial textile manufacturing was introduced to Heywood in the late 18th century and by 1833, the town had 27 cotton mills
Following the Industrial Revolution, Heywood became a mill town, its landscape dominated by large brick-built cotton mills. This one is part of the Gr
Following the Industrial Revolution, Heywood became a mill town, its landscape dominated by large brick-built cotton mills. This one is part of the Grade II listed Mutual Mills complex.
St Luke's Church is noted in the area for its beautiful proportions and ornate carvings.
St Luke's Church is noted in the area for its beautiful proportions and ornate carvings.
Cotton mill
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A cotton mill is a building that houses spinning or weaving machinery for the production of yarn or cloth from cotton, an important product during the Industrial Revolution in the development of the factory system.
Spinning mills in Ancoats, Manchester, England – representation of a mill-dominated townscape
Spinning mills in Ancoats, Manchester, England – representation of a mill-dominated townscape
Lancashire cotton mill, 1914
Lancashire cotton mill, 1914
Marvel's Mill in Northampton, pictured in 1746 – the earliest known pictorial representation of a cotton mill
Marvel's Mill in Northampton, pictured in 1746 – the earliest known pictorial representation of a cotton mill
Richard Arkwright's first 1771 Cromford Mill in Derbyshire, with three of its original five storeys remaining
Richard Arkwright's first 1771 Cromford Mill in Derbyshire, with three of its original five storeys remaining