Norden, Greater Manchester facts for kids
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 St. Paul's Church, Norden |
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| Population | 9,733 (2021) |
| OS grid reference | SD858144 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ROCHDALE |
| Postcode district | OL11 |
| Dialling code | 01706 |
| Police | Greater Manchester |
| Fire | Greater Manchester |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
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Norden is a village located in Greater Manchester, England. It is part of the Metropolitan Borough of Rochdale. Historically, Norden was part of Lancashire until 1974. You can find this village on the western edge of the town of Rochdale.
The area known as Norden Ward, which is like a local neighborhood, had a population of 9,733 people in 2021.
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Exploring Norden's Location
The main road that runs through Norden is called the A680 Edenfield Road. This road connects the centre of Rochdale town to the village of Edenfield. Edenfield is located within the Rossendale area of Lancashire.
Taylor Park: A Special Green Space
Taylor Park (53°37′15″N 2°12′04″W / 53.6207°N 2.2011°W) is a green area in Norden. It is located on top of an old mine shaft. Because of this, the land is not suitable for building houses or other structures. People who live nearby often call it Taylor Park. This is probably because it is right next to Taylor Avenue.
Sports in Norden
Norden is home to the Norden Cricket Club. This club joined the Lancashire League in 2018. They play cricket, which is a popular sport in England.
Famous People from Norden
- J. S. Roskell (1913–1998) was a well-known historian. He specialized in studying the Middle Ages. This period of history is also known as the medieval period.
Images for kids
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Norden war memorial
