Ramsbottom, View Of Town c.1955
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Ramsbottom is a small cotton town on the Irwell less than four miles north of Bury, and just over eleven miles from Manchester. It is noted for its surrounding countryside: to the west rises Harcles Hill (1216 ft), while over to the east stands Whittle Hill (1534 ft). Local businessmen William and Daniel Grant were the basis for the Cheeryble brothers in Charles Dickens' masterpiece 'Nicholas Nickleby'.

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This is a view from the east side of the valley looking towards Holcombe Hill and the Peel Monument. The tower was erected in memory of Sir Robert Peel who repealed the Corn Laws in about 1846. The hill is a favourite local walk especially on Good Friday. Trains used to run from Manchester as far as Holcombe Brook at the foot of the hill and thousands used to enjoy the day. The railway to Holcombe Brook ...see more