Cheadle, Greater Manchester facts for kids
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 St Mary's Church in the centre of Cheadle |
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| Area | 3.27 km2 (1.26 sq mi) |
| Population | 5,698 |
| • Density | 1,743/km2 (4,510/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | SJ859885 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CHEADLE |
| Postcode district | SK8 |
| Dialling code | 0161 |
| Police | Greater Manchester |
| Fire | Greater Manchester |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
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Cheadle (pronounced CHEE-dəl) is a village in Greater Manchester, England. It's part of the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport. Historically, Cheadle was in Cheshire. It is close to other areas like Cheadle Hulme, Gatley, and Heald Green. In 2011, about 14,698 people lived there.
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What's in a Name?
The name Cheadle first appeared in a very old book called the Domesday Book in 1086. Back then, it was spelled Cedde. Later, it was spelled Chedle or Chedlee.
The second part of the name, "leah," comes from an Old English word meaning "clearing in woodland." The first part might come from an old British word for "wood." Another idea is that it comes from an Old English word meaning "a bag" or "a hollow shape like a bag."
A Look Back in Time
People have lived in the Cheadle area for a very long time, even before recorded history. Scientists have found ancient burial mounds from the Iron Age. These belonged to the Celts, who were early people in Britain. Later, another group called the Brigantes lived here, and we know this from axe pieces they left behind.
In the first 1,000 years AD, Romans were in the area, and their coins have been found. Around the 600s, a religious leader named St. Chad taught here. A stone cross dedicated to him was discovered in 1873 near where the River Mersey and Micker Brook meet.
Early Land Owners
In the 1000s, a free Saxon named Gamel owned the land. It was about three miles long and half as wide. It had both forests and open areas, with some parts set aside for hunting. This early land included what is now Cheadle and Cheadle Hulme.
By 1294, Geoffrey de Chedle was the lord of the manor. The land was worth about £20 a year. Geoffrey's relative, Robert, passed away in the early 1320s. His wife, Matilda, then owned the estate until she died in 1326. Since they had no sons, the land was split between their two daughters, Clemence and Agnes. Agnes got the northern part (which became modern Cheadle), and Clemence got the southern part (which became Cheadle Hulme). These areas were then known as "Chedle Bulkeley" and "Chedle Holme."
The Bulkeley Family
William de Bulkeley took over from his mother. He fought in several wars in France for Edward, the Black Prince. His son, Richard, lived at the court of King Richard II. Richard later married the daughter of a baron. Richard died young at 21. His wife, Margery, then married again without the king's permission. Margery lived to be about 90 years old. After her, the land was passed down to her grandson and great-grandson, both named William. After the Battle of Bosworth, the last William was followed by his brother, Richard.
St Mary's Church
During the time of King Henry VIII, the current St Mary's Church was built on High Street. There has been a church on this spot since the 1100s, but the first one was made of wood. The stone church we see today was built between 1520 and 1550. Inside the church, you can see a statue of John Stanley. He fought in the Battle of Flodden along with many other local men. He later tried to claim the manor for himself but was stopped by Thomas Wolsey, who made sure the land went to its rightful owner.
The Bulkeley family continued to own the land until the 1700s. Then, Thomas Egerton bought the manor.
Historic Buildings
Moseley Old Hall is an old mansion built in 1666. It is still standing and is privately owned.
Abney Hall is a large Victorian house built in 1847. It was used as Cheadle's town hall from 1959 to 1974. Today, it is used for offices. The hall is surrounded by a park that is open to everyone. This park has some of the last remaining wetlands in Stockport.
Cheadle grew quickly during the Industrial Revolution. It was a popular stopping point for people traveling to central Manchester for trade and business.
Where is Cheadle?
Cheadle is a village in Greater Manchester. It is about 3 miles (5 km) from Stockport town centre and 8 miles (13 km) from Manchester city centre. It is also close to Manchester Airport. Cheadle is located on the Cheshire Plain. It sits near where the Ladybrook Valley meets the River Mersey.
Cheadle is on the A560 road, which goes from Stockport to Chester. It also borders the A34. The ground beneath Cheadle is made of clay and gravel. The parkland around Abney Hall is on the flood plain of the Mersey River.
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How Cheadle is Governed
Cheadle has one main level of local government: the Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council. This council is part of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. This authority is led by the Mayor of Greater Manchester, who is chosen by public vote.
Changes Over Time
Cheadle was once an ancient parish in Cheshire. It was divided into three smaller areas called townships: Cheadle Bulkeley, Cheadle Moseley, and Handforth. Over time, these townships took on more local duties, like helping people in need.
In 1879, Cheadle Bulkeley and Cheadle Moseley joined together to form a single area called Cheadle. In 1886, a local government district called Cheadle and Gatley was created. This district was run by an elected board. In 1894, these districts became "urban districts."
The Cheadle and Gatley Urban District grew quickly. Its areas were reorganized several times to include places like Heald Green. In 1974, the Cheadle and Gatley Urban District was ended. The area then became part of the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport in Greater Manchester.
Since 1950, Cheadle has been part of the Cheadle parliamentary area, which elects a Member of Parliament to the UK government.
Getting Around Cheadle
Cheadle mainly uses buses for public transport. Several companies run bus routes, with Stagecoach Manchester being the main one.
Cheadle used to have two railway stations. One was called Cheadle (later Cheadle North) and operated from 1866 to 1964. The other was Cheadle LNWR, which operated from 1866 to 1917. Both stations were on lines connecting Altrincham to Stockport.
There are plans to build a new railway station in Cheadle on the Mid-Cheshire line. This station would be located near the Alexandra Hospital. It is expected to be open in 2025.
Nearby train stations are at Gatley, about one mile west of Cheadle. You can also find stations in nearby areas like East Didsbury, Cheadle Hulme, and Heald Green.
Cheadle can be reached by junctions 2 and 3 of the M60 Manchester orbital motorway. Manchester Airport is also only about 4 miles (6 km) away.
Homes in Cheadle
Many houses built in Cheadle during the 1800s are still standing today. They are part of a special conservation area in the village center.
After the Second World War, a council estate was built in Cheadle. This was to provide new homes for families from older, crowded areas of Manchester. In 2008, these homes were taken over by a housing association called Mossbank Homes.
Schools in Cheadle
Cheadle has several schools for different age groups:
Primary schools:
- Cheadle Primary School
- Ladybridge Primary School
- Meadowbank Primary School
Secondary schools:
- The Kingsway School
Special education:
- Together Trust (which includes Child and Youth Care Education Service and Inscape House)
Independent schools:
- Lady Barn House School
Businesses in Cheadle
Cheadle is home to the main office of the sportswear company Umbro.
It also has the UK head office of Educatius, which is the largest global provider of high school exchange programs.
Sports in Cheadle
The village's football club is Cheadle Town F.C.. They play in the North West Counties Football League.
Famous People from Cheadle
Many notable people have connections to Cheadle:
- Sir Norman Kendal (1880–1966) – a lawyer and police official.
- Air Commodore Henry Probert (1926–2007) – an RAF officer and historian.
- Christopher Priest (born 1943) – a novelist and science fiction writer.
- Diana Darvey (1945–2000) – an actress, singer, and dancer.
- Nigel Williams (born 1948) – a novelist, screenwriter, and playwright.
- Adam Thomas (born 1988) – an actor and local business owner.
- Simon Gregson (born 1974) – an actor known for Coronation Street.
- Lauren Drummond (born 1988) – an actress.
Sports Stars
- Henry Pickford (1880 – not known) – a first-class cricketer.
- Jeff Whitefoot (born 1933) – a former footballer with over 360 professional games.
- John Herety (born 1958) – a former racing cyclist who competed in the 1980 Summer Olympics.
- Damien Allen (born 1986) – a footballer with over 230 professional games.
- Kobbie Mainoo (born 2005) – an England football player.
See also
In Spanish: Cheadle (Gran Mánchester) para niños
- Listed buildings in Cheadle and Gatley
- Cheadle – information about the Cheadle parliamentary area.
