Macclesfield

British

/ ˈmækəlzˌfiːld /

noun

a market town in NW England, in Cheshire: former centre of the silk industry; pharmaceuticals, services. Pop: 50 688 (2001)

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Alexander was managing Macclesfield when he died after falling ill at a match in 2010.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

She called on Burnham and No 10 North to work alongside her and Macclesfield MP Tim Roca to address the issue.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

This is Moss Rose, home of National League side Macclesfield Town and a teenage Spanish goalkeeper is embarking on a journey that will lead him to the biggest stage in European football.

From BBC ● May 29, 2026

A mid-season slump meant the holders suffered a humiliating FA Cup third-round loss to non-league Macclesfield, Marc Guehi left for Manchester City, then Glasner announced he was leaving at the end of the season.

From BBC ● May 25, 2026

“Is it Ladyswell? Manchester barrage balloons at ten o’clock and Macclesfield at eight o’clock?”

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein

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