Historic churches · North West England
Chorlton-on-Medlock
In or near Manchester.
Chorlton-on-Medlock is an inner city area of Manchester, England. Historically in Lancashire, Chorlton-on-Medlock is bordered to the north by the River Medlock, which runs immediately south of Manches
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ardwick · 0.5 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
Chorlton-on-Medlock is located in Manchester, with the nearest railway station being Ardwick, approximately 0.5 km away. Admission to the church is free, and the postcode for sat-nav is M12 4BB.
About
Chorlton-on-Medlock is an inner city area of Manchester, England. Historically in Lancashire, Chorlton-on-Medlock is bordered to the north by the River Medlock, which runs immediately south of Manchester city centre. Its other borders roughly correspond to Stockport Road, Hathersage Road, Moss Lane East and Boundary Lane. Neighbouring districts are Hulme to the west, Ardwick to the east and Victoria Park, Rusholme and Moss Side to the south. A large portion of the district along Oxford Road is occupied by the campuses of the University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University, and the Royal Northern College of Music. To the south of the university's Oxford Road campus a considerable area is occupied by a group of contiguous hospitals including Manchester Royal Infirmary, to the west of which is Whitworth Park.
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Official information
Elizabeth Gaskell's House is a historic house and museum dedicated to the life and works of Victorian writer Elizabeth Gaskell. Visitors can explore period rooms, a Victorian-style garden, and enjoy expert-guided tours and changing exhibitions.
From the Wikipedia article
Chorlton-on-Medlock is an inner city area of Manchester, England. Historically in Lancashire, Chorlton-on-Medlock is bordered to the north by the River Medlock, which runs immediately south of Manchester city centre. Its other borders roughly correspond to Stockport Road, Hathersage Road, Moss Lane East and Boundary Lane. Neighbouring districts are Hulme to the west, Ardwick to the east and Victoria Park, Rusholme and Moss Side to the south. A large portion of the district along Oxford Road is occupied by the campuses of the University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University, and the Royal Northern College of Music. To the south of the university's Oxford Road campus a considerable area is occupied by a group of contiguous hospitals including Manchester Royal Infirmary, to the west of which is Whitworth Park.
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Background
History
In medieval times, the district was known as Chorlton Row and was a township of the ancient parish of Manchester in the Salford hundred of Lancashire. Towards the end of the 18th century, it developed as a residential suburb of Manchester and in the extreme north of the township a number of cotton mills were established. In 1820 the parish church of All Saints was built. Development began in 1793–94 and most of the important streets were given impressive names, Oxford Street, Cambridge Street and Grosvenor Street. Over the following 30 years residential development spread southwards as far as Tuer Street: and by the mid-1840s to High Street. Few dwellings of that period remain today apart…
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- Coordinates
- 53.4667, -2.2167
- District
- Manchester
- Parish
- Manchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- M12 4BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Manchester Rusholme
- Nearest railway station
- Ardwick — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday 11am–3pm; booking essential
- Official site
- www.elizabethgaskellhouse.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Chorlton-on-Medlock (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chorlton-on-Medlock?
- Chorlton-on-Medlock is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M12 4BB), in the parish of Manchester, unparished area.
- What is Chorlton-on-Medlock?
- Chorlton-on-Medlock is an inner city area of Manchester, England. Historically in Lancashire, Chorlton-on-Medlock is bordered to the north by the River Medlock, which runs immediately south of Manches
- How do I get to Chorlton-on-Medlock?
- The nearest railway station is Ardwick, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode M12 4BB.
- Is Chorlton-on-Medlock free to visit?
- Yes, Chorlton-on-Medlock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chorlton-on-Medlock?
- The nearest railway station is Ardwick, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M12 4BB.