About Rochdale

2nd September 2014

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Rochdale is quite an interesting place, Believe it or not. It has a lot of historical importance and is full of interesting facts and secrets. Shh don't tell anyone what I'm about to tel you... On second thought, tell Everyone! I say if you live somewhere you should take some time to get to know it. So get to know Rochdale right here in this post!

Did you know that Rochdale takes its name from the River Roche? No? Well now you do!
Rochdale is most widely known for its Co-op: The birth of the Cooperative chain.
Rochdales beautiful Town Hall was built in 1871
The Town Hall is situated in the centre of Rochdale.
The original Town Hall's clock tower was destroyed in a fire in 1883 and the new one was built in 1887.
The Rochdale Town Hall holds four flags in memory of those who lost their lives at war.
The Rochdale Pioneers museum was a warehouse built in 1970
The Rochdale Parish Church had its first vicar elected in 1194
Rochdale's first chimney went up in 1791 on Hanging Road.
In 1824 Rochdale's weavers and spinners formed the Rochdale Journeyman Association.
These weavers were the future Pioneers and they opened their first shop on 15 Toad Lane in 1833 which was forced to close down two years later.
After this they converted the warehouse on 31 Toad Lane into the first coop shop which is now a museum.

Rochdale, as you can see has a very rich, but little known history. Within the walls of Rochdale you will find many other influential figures who have helped Rochdale become what it is today.

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