Fairfield, Tameside facts for kids
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.JPG) Fairfield Moravian Church |
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 Fairfield
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| OS grid reference | SJ901975 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | MANCHESTER |
| Postcode district | M43 |
| Dialling code | 0161 |
| Police | Greater Manchester |
| Fire | Greater Manchester |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
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Fairfield is a suburb located near Droylsden in Tameside, Greater Manchester, England. For a long time, it was part of the historic county of Lancashire. You can find it just south of the Ashton Canal and along the A635 road.
In the 1800s, Fairfield was known for making cotton products. A company called W. M. Christy and Sons even made the very first woven towels in England at their Fairfield Mill.
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What You Can Find in Fairfield
Fairfield is home to Fairfield High School for Girls, a school for young women. It also has its own train station, Fairfield railway station.
The Moravian Community
Fairfield has a special connection to the Moravian Church. This Christian group has had a community here for many years. The Fairfield Moravian Church and a special Moravian Settlement were created in 1783. This settlement is a historic village where members of the church lived and worked together.
Famous People from Fairfield
Some notable people have come from Fairfield:
- Arthur Hardwick Marsh (1842-1909) was an artist.
- Robin Benson (1850–1929) was a merchant banker and an art collector.
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Fairfield Moravian Church, a key part of the Moravian Settlement.
