Droylsden

Droylsden is a town in Tameside, Greater Manchester, England, with a population of around 25,000 people.

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Town - Tameside - Greater Manchester - England

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It grew around the cotton mills established in the mid-nineteenth century, and the Ashton and Peak Forest Canals. It is the home of the famous Robertson's Jam factory.

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Cotton - Nineteenth century - Ashton - Peak Forest Canal - Robertson's Jam

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The late former Communist Party of Great Britain leader Harry Pollitt was born in the town. A plaque affixed to Droylsden Library was unveiled on March 22nd 1995 by the Mayor of Tameside, Councillor Pat Haslam, to remember the life of Harry Pollitt.

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Communist Party of Great Britain - Harry Pollitt

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Droylsden is also home to Droylsden F.C. who play in Conference North.

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Droylsden F.C. - Conference North

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