Some odd facts from ' New Annals of Rochdale'

From 1841 to 1874 James Lee known as 'Downham' was Huntsman.
He is buried in Smallbridge Churchyard and on his death bed he asked for the hounds to
be brought up so he could say good bye to them.


The Baum takes its name from the local legend that a 'baum rappit' apparition
haunted the neighbourhood.


St. Chad's church steps are 122 in number.


Hollingworth Lake covers 120 acres.


Rochdale Canal cost nearly £500,000 to construct.


Mayor's chain and badge of office cost £250.


The Town Hall clock long hand is about 7 feet and the short hand about 5 feet in length.


John Bright and Brothers, Fieldhouse Mills were the first to use electric light in Rochdale.