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Failsworth is a town in Lancashire, three miles south-west of Oldham. Previously an agricultural village, Failsworth grew to be a mill town during the 19th century. For local government purposes, it formed the basis of Failsworth urban district from 1894-1974. The Failsworth Pole stands on the site where similar such "political poles" have stood since 1793. The gardens around it contain a bronze statue of Benjamin Brierley, a journalist and writer in Lancashire dialect. The town is within the council area of Oldham.
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Lancashire
Lat, Long: 53.511942,-2.155441
Grid Reference: SD 8978 0170
Council Area: Oldham CA
Strategic Authority Area: Greater Manchester SA
Police Area: Greater Manchester PA
GBPN ID: 15660
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Failsworth,_Lancashire_15660
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Lancashire
Lat, Long: 53.511942,-2.155441
Grid Reference: SD 8978 0170
Council Area: Oldham CA
Strategic Authority Area: Greater Manchester SA
Police Area: Greater Manchester PA
GBPN ID: 15660
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Failsworth,_Lancashire_15660
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