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StalybridgeStalybridgeStalybridge is a town that lies in the foothills of the Pennines, straddling the River Tame, which, from its source to its confluence with the Mersey, forms part of the ancient boundary between Lancashire and Cheshire. Stalybridge town centre lies eight miles to the east of Manchester. The highest point in the town is the summit of Wild Bank at 1309 ft (399 m). Harridge Pike is the second highest peak at 1296 ft (395 m).The name Stalybridge comes from the old English word "staef" ( a staff or stave) and "leah", a clearing in a wood. The full meaning of "Staly" is therefore "a wood where staves are collected". Staley was the name of the medieval manor. The "bridge" part was added in the 18th century, when the town became an important market crossing point on the River Tame. Stalybridge is an industrial town dating from the nineteenth century, lying on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal. The impact of the industrial revolution led to a rapid increase in the town's population in the early part of the nineteenth century. In 1828, the Stalybridge Police and Market Act received royal assent establishing Stalybridge an independent town with a board of commissioners. On December 30, 1831 the Town Hall and Market were officially opened. Stalybridge received its charter of incorporation on March 5, 1857 and was granted borough status. The Huddersfield Narrow Canal was completed in 1811 and ran through the town until the 1970s when it was decided to close down that part of canal. In 1999, a two year, multi-million pound refurbishment programme began which involved the reopening of the canal, amongst other commercial ventures such as riverside cafés and boat trips. Near the Hartshead Power Station in the urban part Heyrod, the Huddersfield Narrow Canal runs under the legs of an electricity pylon. As well as the canal, the River Tame runs through the centre resulting in a nickname 'Little Venice'. Stalybridge has also had another long standing nickname, 'Stalyvegas' - previously an ironic name as a result of the desolate nightlife, it is now partially due to the new clubs, bars and public houses opening up in the area. SJ 968 990 View Larger Map Recommended Walk-Click Here Weather Forecast  There are currently no panoramic photographs for this location. Accommodation Wheeldon Trees Farm Holiday Cottages Bagend Cottage Environment NewLandOwner Artists Kute Fine Art Paragon Prints Accommodation - Self Catering Wheeldon Trees Farm Holiday Cottages Bagend Cottage Accommodation - Youth Hostel YHA Crowden YHA Edale YHA Manchester Accommodation - Pet Friendly Wheeldon Trees Farm Holiday Cottages The Dog Inn Media Paragon Prints Lifestyle NewLandOwner Consultancy NewLandOwner I.T. Zycomm Electronics Limited Retail Kute Fine Art Paragon Prints Attraction Kute Fine Art Gallery Wedding Suppliers Losehill House Hotel & Spa Most Popular Places Air Crash Site Riber Castle Woodhead Pass Titan Cave System Mam Tor Recently Updated Places Air Crash Site Kute Fine Art Galle... Matlock Bath Grand ... Bottoms Reservoir Norbury Admin Login | |||||
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