Oldham
Americannoun
noun
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a town in NW England, in Oldham unitary authority, Greater Manchester. Pop: 103 544 (2001)
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a unitary authority in NW England, in Greater Manchester. Pop: 218 100 (2003 est). Area: 141 sq km (54 sq miles)
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Months later, manager Andrew Loog Oldham kicked him out of the band for being “ugly,” although Stewart continued to record, tour and serve as the band’s road manager until his death in 1985.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
Nick Grimshaw, who was born in Moss Side and grew up in nearby Oldham, will return home to broadcast from the festival and later DJ at Yes.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
The Met Police said Benjamin Bailey, 27, of Fifth Avenue in Oldham, Manchester, will appear at Willesden Magistrates' Court on Friday, 1 May in connection with the alleged offence.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
Will you talk about the history here that Judge Oldham basically ignores?
From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026
Most of the complaints centered on Carvie Oldham, mandarin of the Durham Housing Authority.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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