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Chadderton (pop. 33,000) is a town within the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham, in Greater Manchester, England. It lies at the foothills of the Pennines, on the River Irk and the Rochdale Canal, 1 mile (1.6 km) west of Oldham, 4.5 miles (7.2 km) south of Rochdale, and 6 miles (9.7 km) northeast of the city of Manchester. Historically a part of Lancashire, Chadderton was chiefly distinguished for its two ancient mansions, Foxdenton Hall and Chadderton Hall, and for the prestigious families by whom they were occupied. Chadderton's early history is marked by its status as a manorial township, with its own line of lords. This township developed independently of its now larger neighbours, and was of importance both regionally and nationally by way of contributing six High Sheriffs of Lancashire, and a Governor of the Isle of Man. Chadderton was anciently governed by its own lords and overlords which included the de Chethams, de Radcylffes, de Asshetons, and de Traffords, the latter of which changed their surname to de Chaderton. The urbanisation and expansion of Chadderton largely coincided with developments in textile manufacture during the Industrial Revolution and the Victorian era. As a result of a factory building boom during the late-19th century, Chadderton had transformed from a rural township in to a major mill town, and the second most populous urban district in the United Kingdom. By the First World War, the success of the local cotton spinning sector during this period had resulted in a densely populated landscape occupied by over fifty cotton mills.[4] Although those industries declined during the mid 20th century, the legacy of Chadderton's industrial past is marked by several surviving cotton mills.

Dalbeattie In Dumfries and Galloway Is Said To Be The Birthplace Of Granite Polishing. Granite Quarrying Craignair quarry is a notable town landmark Formerly granite quarrying was an important part of the Dalbeattie economy. The most prominent of which is the characteristic Craignair quarry which is clearly visible to the west of the town. Dalbeattie Granite works was established in 1820 and was situated in Craignair Street, following a direct route from Craignair quarry. The industry died down locally around 1883 due to cheaper imports from Denmark. Many of the workers immigrated to other parts of the world in order to find work, a number immigrated to the USA to work at a sister quarry in Westerly, Rhode Island. Dalbeattie is credited with developing the technique of polishing granite stone to form a shiny surface. This technique was exported throughout the world by the skilled workers of Dalbeattie as they travelled.

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