Pendleton, Greater Manchester facts for kids
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 Salford Shopping Centre, Pendleton |
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| OS grid reference | SJ812991 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | SALFORD |
| Postcode district | M6 |
| Dialling code | 0161 |
| Police | Greater Manchester |
| Fire | Greater Manchester |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
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Pendleton is a busy area in the city of Salford, Greater Manchester, England. It's located near the A6 main road. Long ago, Pendleton was part of Lancashire. It grew very quickly during the Industrial Revolution, when many factories were built.
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Discovering Pendleton's Past
Pendleton has had different names over time. In 1199, it was called Penelton. By the 1600s, it was known as Pendleton.
From Farmland to Factories
In the Middle Ages, a powerful family called the Hultons owned the land here. Until about 1780, Pendleton was a quiet farming village. It had a few cottages around a village green.
But then, the Industrial Revolution changed everything. Many people moved to Pendleton. Large cotton mills were built, along with places for dyeing and printing fabrics. These factories offered lots of jobs. Pendleton Colliery, a coal mine, also started operating in the early 1800s.
In 2012, the local council announced a big plan to make the area even better. This plan was worth £430 million.
How Pendleton is Governed
Pendleton used to be a separate 'township' within the larger area of Eccles. It was part of Lancashire.
Joining the City of Salford
In 1844, the nearby area of Salford became a borough, which is a type of town with its own local government. At first, Pendleton didn't want to join Salford. But by 1853, Pendleton and another area called Broughton decided to become part of an even bigger Salford borough. This happened because people wanted to improve things like sanitation and health in the area.
Pendleton is now part of the City of Salford. This city is part of Greater Manchester.
Local and National Representation
Most of Pendleton is in an area called the Langworthy ward. People in Pendleton vote for a Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in Westminster. Currently, Rebecca Long-Bailey is the MP for Salford and Eccles.
Pendleton also has local councillors who represent the area on the Salford City Council. These councillors help make decisions about local services.
Pendleton's Location and Landscape
Pendleton is about 2 miles northwest of Manchester city centre. The River Irwell flows between Pendleton and Manchester. Pendleton is also where several important roads meet, leading to cities like Liverpool, Preston, and Bolton. The Manchester, Bolton & Bury Canal also runs through the area.
Underground Riches and Earthquakes
Pendleton sits on the Manchester Coalfield. This means there's a lot of coal underground. In the past, coal was dug from close to the surface. But over time, miners dug deeper and deeper. By the early 1900s, Pendleton Colliery had the deepest coal shafts in Great Britain, going down about 3,474 feet (1,059 meters)!
The area is also known for something called the Pendleton Fault. This is a large crack in the Earth's crust that runs beneath Manchester. These faults can cause small earthquakes, and some have been felt in Manchester for centuries.
Parks and Green Spaces
Pendleton has some lovely green areas. Clarendon Park is located within Pendleton. The biggest park nearby is Buile Hill Park. It's on high ground and offers great views.
Getting Around Pendleton
Pendleton used to have its own train station, but it closed in 1998. Now, people can use Salford Crescent railway station. This station connects Pendleton to other stations in Manchester, like Piccadilly and Victoria.
Pendleton's Parish Church
St Thomas Church is the main church for the area. It was built between 1829 and 1831. The church was designed in a gothic revival style, which looks like older medieval churches. It has a tall tower and several galleries inside.
Famous People from Pendleton
Many interesting people have connections to Pendleton:
- Sir Elkanah Armitage (1806–1876) was a businessman and politician. He lived in Pendleton for many years.
- George Bradshaw (1801–1853) was born here. He was famous for creating Bradshaw's Guide, which was a very important railway timetable.
- James Agate (1877–1947), a well-known theatre critic, was also born in Pendleton.
- Tommy White (1908–1967) was a footballer who played for Everton and England.
- Pat Kirkwood (1921–2007) was a famous musical theatre star.
- Actors Albert Finney (1936–2019) and Christopher Eccleston (born 1964) grew up near Pendleton.
- Peter Hook, a musician from the bands Joy Division and New Order, also grew up in the area.
