Bredbury facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bredbury |
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| Population | 15,126 (2001) (Bredbury Ward) |
| OS grid reference | SJ925915 |
| • London | 157 miles (253 km) SSE |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | STOCKPORT |
| Postcode district | SK6 |
| Dialling code | 0161 |
| Police | Greater Manchester |
| Fire | Greater Manchester |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
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Bredbury is a friendly village located in the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, which is part of Greater Manchester, England. It's about 7 miles (11 km) southeast of the big city of Manchester. Bredbury is also just 2 miles (3.2 km) east-northeast of Stockport. In 2001, about 15,126 people called Bredbury home.
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What is Bredbury Like?
Bredbury is known for its mix of residential areas and green spaces. It offers a quiet place to live while still being close to larger towns and cities. Many people enjoy the local parks and the community feel of the village.
Where is Bredbury Located?
Bredbury sits in a great spot in the northwest of England. It's part of the wider Greater Manchester area. This means it has good connections to other places. You can easily reach cities like Manchester and Stockport from here.
How Many People Live in Bredbury?
According to the 2001 census, Bredbury had a population of 15,126 people. A census is like a big count of everyone living in an area. This helps us understand how communities are growing and changing over time.
Getting Around Bredbury
Bredbury has good transport links. The M60 motorway passes nearby, which makes it easy to travel by car. There is also a local train station, Bredbury railway station, which connects the village to other towns. This helps people get to work or visit friends and family.
History and Old Buildings
Bredbury has some interesting old buildings that tell stories about its past.
Goyt Hall
One famous old building is Goyt Hall. This historic hall has been around for a very long time. It shows what buildings looked like in the past.
Bredbury Hall
Another important building is Bredbury Hall. It has a huge barn that is very old, going back to medieval times. The barn's original wooden frame is still there, even though bricks have been added over it.
Arden Hall
Arden Hall is another historic place in Bredbury. These old halls give us a peek into the history of the area. They remind us of the people who lived here centuries ago.
Local Landmarks
Bredbury is home to a few notable landmarks.
St Mark's Church
St Mark's Church is a well-known church in Bredbury. Churches often play a big role in the community.
Hatherlow Congregational Church
Hatherlow Congregational Church opened in 1845. Its burial ground is even older, dating back to 1793. These places are important parts of the village's history.
Images for kids
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The weir at Otterspool was intended to provide water power for an industrial estate along the banks of the River Goyt.
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Bredbury railway station
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Arden Hall (Aiken, 1795)
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The great barn of Bredbury Hall, of cruck framed construction, is medieval in origin although the original framing timbers have been overlaid by brick.
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The marriage of the last of the Davenports in 1664 brought Goyt Hall into the possession of Sir Fulke Lucy.
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The M60 motorway approaching Bredbury
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St Mark's Church, Bredbury
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Hatherlow Congregational Church opened in 1845, although the burial ground surrounding it goes back to 1793.
