Holt Town is an inner-city area of east Manchester, England, in a loop of the River Medlock between Miles Platting to the north and west, Bradford to the east, and Ancoats to the south. [1]
Holt Town was established in 1785 by David Holt, and is the only known example of a factory colony in Manchester, that is an isolated mill complex with housing for the workers. [2]
Holt Town tram stop is on the East Manchester Line of the Manchester Metrolink light-rail system.
References
- ^ Holt Town, Cibitas
- ^ Holt Town, Manchester - Part One, Modern Mooch
53°28′58″N 2°12′46″W / 53.4829°N 2.2127°W
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Holt Town is an inner-city area of east Manchester, England, in a loop of the River Medlock between Miles Platting to the north and west, Bradford to the east, and Ancoats to the south. [1]
Holt Town was established in 1785 by David Holt, and is the only known example of a factory colony in Manchester, that is an isolated mill complex with housing for the workers. [2]
Holt Town tram stop is on the East Manchester Line of the Manchester Metrolink light-rail system.
References
- ^ Holt Town, Cibitas
- ^ Holt Town, Manchester - Part One, Modern Mooch
53°28′58″N 2°12′46″W / 53.4829°N 2.2127°W
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