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The hat-making heritage (Denton was the hatting capital of England), Dane Bank, the Tameside area, and a Greater Manchester town with a strong hatting industry identity
A little history
Denton was famous for its hat-making industry — at its peak producing more hats than anywhere else in England. The town's felting industry made hats from rabbit and beaver fur. The industry declined in the 20th century but shaped Denton's character entirely.
The Denton Civic Hall for local events. Hyde Park for walking. The town centre has good independent food. Manchester and the Tameside area are easily accessible.
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The town has independent cafes and restaurants. The South Asian community supports good local food. Tameside has improving independent food options.
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Denton is a place in Greater Manchester known for the hat-making heritage (Denton was the hatting capital of England), Dane Bank, the Tameside area, and a Greater Manchester town with a strong hatting industry identity. Denton was famous for its hat-making industry — at its peak producing more hats than anywhere else in England. The population is around 40,000.
The town has independent cafes and restaurants. The South Asian community supports good local food. Tameside has improving independent food options.
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Roam covers Denton and the surrounding area in Greater Manchester, including Haughton Green, Audenshaw, Dukinfield, Hyde, Romiley, Woodley, Bredbury and Reddish.
