Ludworth, Greater Manchester

Ludworth is an area of Marple in Greater Manchester.

History

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Ludworth Civil Parish was created in 1896; it was part of Glossop Dale Rural District until 1934 when it was transferred to Chapel-en-le-Frith Rural District.

In 1936, it was transferred to Marple Urban District, along with Mellor. In 1974, Marple Urban District became part of the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport in Greater Manchester. The civil parish consisted of Marple Bridge and the smaller Mill Brow.

Today

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Though Ludworth is not often used for the area, it does live on in the name of Ludworth primary school which is located in Marple Bridge. Ludworth and Lyme is also an area within the Stockport Girl Guide organisational areas.[1]

53°25′N 2°02′W / 53.41°N 2.03°W / 53.41; -2.03

References

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  1. ^ "Map of county | Girlguiding Stockport". Archived from the original on 14 May 2014. Retrieved 13 May 2014.