Historic churches · North West England
Rusholme
In or near Manchester.
Rusholme () is an area of Manchester, in Greater Manchester, England, two miles (three kilometres) south of the city centre. The population of the ward at the 2011 census was 13,643. Rusholme is bound
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ardwick · 2.0 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Rusholme, the nearest railway station is Ardwick, located 2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is M14 5AL, and entry to the church is free.
About
Rusholme () is an area of Manchester, in Greater Manchester, England, two miles (three kilometres) south of the city centre. The population of the ward at the 2011 census was 13,643. Rusholme is bounded by Chorlton-on-Medlock to the north, Victoria Park and Longsight to the east, Fallowfield to the south and Moss Side to the west. It has a large student population, with several student halls and many students renting terraced houses, and suburban houses towards Victoria Park.
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Official information
Shah Jalal Mosque is a prominent mosque located in Rusholme, Manchester. It serves as a place of worship and community gathering for local Muslims.
From the Wikipedia article
Rusholme () is an area of Manchester, in Greater Manchester, England, two miles (three kilometres) south of the city centre. The population of the ward at the 2011 census was 13,643. Rusholme is bounded by Chorlton-on-Medlock to the north, Victoria Park and Longsight to the east, Fallowfield to the south and Moss Side to the west. It has a large student population, with several student halls and many students renting terraced houses, and suburban houses towards Victoria Park.
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Background
History
Late in the Roman occupation of Britain, a hoard of about 200 gold coins was hidden in the valley of the Gore Brook. These date from the 2nd and 3rd centuries CE and were found where Birchfields Road crosses the brook in the 1890s. They are now held in the Manchester Museum. The name Rusholme first appears in the mid-13th century, when "Russum" is mentioned. A house is known to have existed at Platt at that time, which was replaced by a larger one of black-and-white construction. This remained the home of the Platts until the present classical building replaced it in the mid-18th century. An early record of the Platt estate mentions the Nico Ditch, an 8th or 9th-century Anglo-Saxon linear…
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- Coordinates
- 53.4544, -2.2247
- District
- Manchester
- Parish
- Manchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- M14 5AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Manchester Rusholme
- Phone
- 0161 613 2123
- Nearest railway station
- Ardwick — 2 km
- Official site
- shahjalalmosque.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Rusholme (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rusholme?
- Rusholme is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M14 5AL), in the parish of Manchester, unparished area.
- What is Rusholme?
- Rusholme () is an area of Manchester, in Greater Manchester, England, two miles (three kilometres) south of the city centre. The population of the ward at the 2011 census was 13,643. Rusholme is bound
- How do I get to Rusholme?
- The nearest railway station is Ardwick, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode M14 5AL.
- Is Rusholme free to visit?
- Yes, Rusholme is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rusholme?
- The nearest railway station is Ardwick, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M14 5AL.