NHS North West

Population: 247,000

Tameside has a strong manufacturing tradition, though since the 80s and 90s service industries have become increasingly important. Denton was the centre of the felt hat industry well into the 20th century and also the headquarters of the lead ozide battery manufacturers Oldham.

The artist L.S. Lowry lived in Mottram and often featured the people of Stalybridge in his paintings. The song It's a Long Way to Tipperary was written in Stalybridge in 1912 after composer Jack Judge was challenged by a friend to write, compose and produce a song in just one night.

Other notable Tamesiders are Freddie Garrity from the band Freddie And The Dreamers, English world cup footballer Sir Geoff Hurst.

Nearby Glossop is historically part of Derbyshire. Unlike Tameside, Glossop is a more rural community, including several satellite villages. The philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein lived in Glossop while studying at Manchester University.

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For more information about health services in Tameside and Glossop go to:
http://www.tamesideandglossop.nhs.uk

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