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    The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica This article was most recently revised and updated by Kenneth Pletcher. Stockport, urban area (from 2011 built-up area) and metropolitan borough in the southeastern part of the metropolitan county of Greater Manchester, northwestern England.
    In addition to Stockport proper, the metropolitan borough includes the built-up area of Cheadle, the towns of Bramhall, Romiley, and Marple, and areas of open countryside.
    Granted a charter in 1220, the original settlement stood on the southern slope of a narrow gorge where the Rivers Tame and Goyt meet to form the Mersey; the modern borough has spread over the more level higher ground. Cotton spinning was Stockport’s staple industry in the 19th century, and hat making dated from the 18th century.
    On the Market Place, in the same complex as Staircase House, the Stockport Museum has wide-ranging exhibits investigating various aspects of Stockport’s past. You can examine finds from the Iron Age settlement in Mellor and find out about life in Medieval Stockport.
  2. WebMay 5, 2024 · Stockport, urban area (from 2011 built-up area) and metropolitan borough in the southeastern part of the metropolitan county of Greater Manchester, northwestern England. Most of the borough, …

  3. WebApr 23, 2024 · Things to Do in Stockport, England: See Tripadvisor's 77,391 traveler reviews and photos of Stockport tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in May. We have reviews of the best …

  4. WebJan 3, 2022 · 1. Visit the air raid shelters. Carved into the natural sandstone cliffs, the abandoned air raid shelters are an intriguing network of underground tunnels, offering visitors a unique insight into life in wartime …

  5. WebJul 3, 2021 · If you’ve not heard of it before, Stockport is a historic market town just south of Manchester, England. In the 18th/19th centuries, Stockport was a big deal in the region’s textile production and grew to …

  6. WebExplore Stockport. Situated just 10-minutes south of Manchester city centre by train, Stockport is well worth a visit. Over the past couple of years, Stockport has seen a wealth of independent restaurants, bars, shops, …