Langley, Greater Manchester facts for kids
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 High-rise accommodation in Langley. The flats pictured here have since been demolished. |
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| OS grid reference | SD865065 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | MANCHESTER |
| Postcode district | M24 |
| Dialling code | 0161 |
| Police | Greater Manchester |
| Fire | Greater Manchester |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
Langley is a neighborhood located near Middleton, Greater Manchester, in England. It's about 4.4 miles (7.1 km) southwest of Rochdale. It's also about 5.5 miles (8.9 km) northeast of the busy Manchester city centre.
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A New Home for Families
Langley was created in the 1950s as a special type of community. It's known as an overspill estate. This means it was built to help house people from crowded cities. Manchester City Council planned and built Langley.
Moving from the City
Many families moved to Langley from older parts of Manchester. Their old homes were often in areas that needed to be rebuilt. This process was called slum clearance. It meant replacing old, unsafe houses with new, modern ones. Langley offered these families new, better places to live.
Growing Population
When people moved to Langley, the area grew a lot. The population eventually reached about 25,000 people. This number was so large that it actually doubled the population of nearby Middleton.
Fun Facts About Langley
Street Names
One interesting fact about Langley is how its streets got their names. All the street names in Langley are taken from different areas of the beautiful Lake District. This is a famous national park in northwest England.
Filming Location
Langley has even been featured in a movie! The film Raining Stones was shot in and around Langley. This movie was made in 1993 by the famous director Ken Loach.
Images for kids
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A street in Langley with council homes built by Manchester City Council around the mid-20th century.
