Rochdale
Americannoun
noun
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a town in NW England, in Rochdale unitary authority, Greater Manchester: former centre of the textile industry. Pop: 95 769 (2001)
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a unitary authority in NW England, in Greater Manchester. Pop: 206 600 (2003 est). Area: 159 sq km (61 sq miles)
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Police had approached the two brothers from Rochdale in the pay station after an incident at a coffee shop earlier, Liverpool Crown Court had heard.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Steven Davis, who played with Thompson at Rochdale, also turned out to take part in the walk, and said he was responsible for one of his "best memories from football".
From BBC • May 6, 2026
He started out in Manchester United's academy before playing for various other clubs including Rochdale.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
Rochdale had needed a 99th-minute Emmanuel Dieseruvwe goal at Braintree last week to even take the title race to the final day.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
On the death of Richard Cobden he unsuccessfully contested Rochdale as a Conservative, but in 1866 was returned for Helston in unique circumstances.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7 "Equation" to "Ethics" by Various
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