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Oldham - Wikipedia. Coordinates: 53.5444°N 2.1169°W. Oldham / ˈoʊldəm / is a town in Greater Manchester, England, [1] it lies amongst the Pennines on elevated ground between the rivers Irk and Medlock, 5 miles (8.0 km) southeast of Rochdale, and 7 miles (11.3 km) northeast of Manchester.
Oldham, urban area and metropolitan borough, metropolitan county of Greater Manchester, northwestern England. The historic town of Oldham and the western part of the borough lie in the historic county of Lancashire, and the eastern part of the borough, including such areas as Uppermill,
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Lying to the northeast of Manchester, the borough of Oldham is a great combination of spectacular and unrivalled countryside, quaint villages and market towns, award winning food and drink establishments, excellent shopping opportunities and heritage sites.
The history of Oldham / ˈoʊldəm / is one of dramatic change, from obscure Pennine hamlet to preeminent mill town and textile processing capital of the world.
The Metropolitan Borough of Oldham is a metropolitan borough of Greater Manchester in England. It is named after its largest town, Oldham . The borough had a population of 243,912 in 2022, making it the sixth-largest district by population in Greater Manchester. [3]
Oldham is a town in Greater Manchester, England, it lies amongst the Pennines on elevated ground between the rivers Irk and Medlock, 5 miles (8.0 km) southeast of Rochdale, and 7 miles (11.3 km) northeast of Manchester.