Ludworth, Greater Manchester facts for kids
Ludworth is a small area located near Marple in Greater Manchester, England. Even though its name isn't used as much today, it has an interesting history.
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The Story of Ludworth
Ludworth has a history of changing its administrative "home." Imagine it like a piece of a puzzle that moved between different local government areas over time.
Early Days and Changes
In 1896, Ludworth became its own official area called a Civil Parish. A civil parish is a small local area with its own local council, often found in the countryside.
At first, Ludworth was part of the Glossop Dale Rural District. A Rural District was a type of local government area that looked after country areas.
Moving Around
In 1934, Ludworth moved from Glossop Dale to the Chapel-en-le-Frith Rural District. This was like moving from one neighborhood to another within a larger town.
Just two years later, in 1936, Ludworth moved again! This time, it joined the Marple Urban District. An Urban District was a local government area for towns or more built-up places. Mellor also joined Marple at the same time.
Becoming Part of Stockport
Finally, in 1974, a big change happened. The Marple Urban District, which included Ludworth, became part of the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport. This is how Ludworth became part of Greater Manchester, a large county in England.
The original civil parish of Ludworth included the areas known today as Marple Bridge and the smaller area called Mill Brow.
Ludworth Today
While the name "Ludworth" isn't often used for the whole area anymore, it still lives on in some important places.
Ludworth School
You can find the name at Ludworth primary school, which is located in Marple Bridge. This school helps keep the historic name alive for new generations.
Girl Guides Connection
The name "Ludworth" is also part of the "Ludworth and Lyme" area within the Stockport Girl Guide organization. This means that Girl Guide groups in that part of Stockport are part of the Ludworth and Lyme section.
