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Known for
The Hall i' th' Wood (birthplace of the spinning jenny), Rivington Pike, the Last Drop Village, Samuel Crompton and a cotton town that sparked the Industrial Revolution
A little history
Bolton's cotton spinning heritage is fundamental to the story of the Industrial Revolution. Samuel Crompton invented the spinning mule here in 1779. Hall i' th' Wood (pronounced 'th' Wood') is where the spinning jenny was invented. Rivington Pike was built for Bolton's mill owners.
Hall i' th' Wood is one of the UK's great industrial heritage sites. Rivington Pike walk from the reservoir — spectacular views. The market is one of Greater Manchester's best.
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Bradshawgate and the town centre have growing independent food. The market is excellent. Horwich has good neighbourhood restaurants.
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Frequently asked questions
Bolton is a place in Greater Manchester known for the Hall i' th' Wood (birthplace of the spinning jenny), Rivington Pike, the Last Drop Village, Samuel Crompton and a cotton town that sparked the Industrial Revolution. Bolton's cotton spinning heritage is fundamental to the story of the Industrial Revolution. The population is around 192,000.
Bradshawgate and the town centre have growing independent food. The market is excellent. Horwich has good neighbourhood restaurants.
Yes. Roam is a free local discovery app live in Bolton and across Greater Manchester. It is available on iOS and Android.
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Roam covers Bolton and the surrounding area in Greater Manchester, including Farnworth, Horwich, Westhoughton, Kearsley, Walkden, Worsley, Atherton and Leigh.
