- Join for free
- Sign In
Myfanwe Says: The Church of St Leonard lies in the heart of Middleton. It is a fabulous Grade I listed building which has some great architecture and a wonderful wooden clocktower. The "Flodden Window", in the church's sanctuary, is thought to be the oldest war memorial in the United...
Balam Says: The Olde Boar's Head is thought to date back to at least 1587. The building itself has a fireplace with that date inscribed, although there are dates inscribed elsewhere, for example a stone lintel in the cellar has 1632 marked. The building itself has had many additions...
Balam Says: This is a Grade 1 Listed building, being of both architectural and historical importance. Its tower dates from 1412, and much of its stonework comes from early 12th century Norman origins. A school existed here since 1412, founded by Thomas Langley, Bishop of Durham and...
Balam Says: The old School House on Long Street was built in 1842, the original building facing onto Long Street.The Rector of Middleton, Richard Durnford founded the school as Middleton National School. Richard Durnford was Middleton Rector for 35 years (1835-1870). In 1870 he was...
Ye Olde Boars Head: Picturesque pub
Myfanwe Says: This wonderful old pub is situated on the main road in Middleton. If you look closely at the outside walls at the front of the Pub you will see that they are not exactly straight, just adding to the character of this lovely building.We called in for a drink on a weekday when...
Plan a Middleton vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Middleton locals
The old School House on Long Street was built in 1842, the original building facing onto Long Street.The Rector of Middleton, Richard Durnford founded the...
Our members can help!
1
Middleton is the second largest settlement within the Borough of Rochdale in Greater Manchester. People born and brought up in Middleton can claim the traditional title of "Moonraker". which refers...
2
Middleton is a town within the Borough of Rochdale, in Greater Manchester, England. It stands on the River Irk, 4.7 miles southeast of Rochdale, and 5.1 miles northeast of the city of Manchester. ...
Build your own Middleton page
