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 km) southeast of Rochdale, and 7 …

It is named for the Oldham family, who lived in Werneth Hall during the Middle Ages. Oldham was the center for an agricultural district with a woolen industry until the 19th century, when it became a …

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 …

Oldham Explore hidden histories, historic photos, and things you never knew about Oldham from the collections and archives of Historic England.

Oldham is a former textile town in Greater Manchester, 7 miles (10 km) northeast of city centre in the foothills of the Pennines. The main reason to visit is to explore the villages and valleys leading into …

Oldham is a historic town in Greater Manchester, situated on the edge of the South Pennines and just eight miles northeast of Manchester city centre. Known for its pivotal role in the Industrial Revolution, …

Lying amongst the Pennines, Oldham is a large town in Greater Manchester, England. A boomtown of the Industrial Revolution, and one of the first ever industrialised towns, Oldham truly rose to …