Stockport

Stockport is a town located 7 miles south of Manchester with a population of around 140,000. It is the largest town in the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, an area that also includes Cheadle Hulme, Marple, Bredbury, Reddish and Romiley.

Although once described by 19th century philosopher Engels as ‘one of the darkest and smokiest holes in the whole industrial area’, the Stockport of today boasts over 30 parks, one million trees and is 45% green belt.

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During the WWII a labyrinth of air raid shelters was carved into sandstone cliffs in Stockport town centre. Up to 7,000 people used them to shelter from German bombing raids. After lying forgotten for many years, the tunnels are now open to the public.

Bredbury Hall

Bredbury Hall