Busk, Greater Manchester facts for kids
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| OS grid reference | SD9125205634 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | OLDHAM |
| Postcode district | OL9 |
| Dialling code | 0161 |
| Police | Greater Manchester |
| Fire | Greater Manchester |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
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Busk is a small area or "locality" in the town of Chadderton, which is part of Greater Manchester, England. It's located just east of Chadderton's town centre, right on the edge where Chadderton meets the town of Oldham. You could say it's next to the Westwood area of Oldham.
The original small village, or "hamlet," of Busk was found along Busk Road. Part of this road is now a special path for bikes. There's also a small park called Berry's Field in the area, which is a nice place for people to relax and play. The name Busk is still used for nearby streets, known as the Busk Estate.
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History of Busk
Over the years, many changes happened in Busk, especially in the 1960s and 1970s. Because of new buildings and developments, not much of the very old settlement is left today.
Busk Mill and Football
One important building was an early cotton factory called The Busk. It was built in 1847 and made cotton products for many years before closing in 1931. After the mill closed, the land it stood on was turned into part of Berry's Field park in the mid-1960s. This helped replace other land that was used for new houses.
Berry's Field also has a connection to football history! In 1895, a football team called Pine Villa Football Club played their games there for two seasons. A few years later, in 1899, Pine Villa changed its name and became the famous football club we know today as Oldham Athletic F.C..
Busk Schools and Church
Education was important in Busk. Busk Council School started in August 1862. It began in some cottages and was linked to a Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School. Because the school was successful, a new church and school building opened in June 1872 on Busk Street.
The Infants' school, for younger children, closed in 1924 because the building wasn't suitable anymore. A new school called Mills Hill Council School took its place. The school for older children continued until 1926, and those students moved to North Chadderton Council School.
The Busk Street Wesleyan Methodist Church continued to serve the community until it closed around 1957.
Busk's Band
In 1932, a music group called the Busk Congregational Prize Band was formed. This band later became known as the Chadderton And District Band. In the 1950s, it even became the official band for the local council, the Chadderton Urban District Council.
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- Busk Mill and its surroundings
