Mossley, town in Tameside, England, United Kingdom
Mossley is a small town in Tameside in northern England, located in the upper Tame Valley near the Pennines. The townscape shows a mix of old stone houses and modern shops, with many former cotton mills still visible as large brick buildings with big windows.
Mossley grew during the Industrial Revolution thanks to mills and factories, but originally straddled three historic counties: Lancashire, Cheshire, and the West Riding of Yorkshire. The place received town status in the 19th century with a municipal charter, and its town hall was built in the early 1890s.
The name Mossley comes from a clearing in woodland near wetland, recorded since around 1319. Today, narrow streets and old buildings connect visitors directly to the town's long past.
The town is easy to navigate on foot, as many places are a short distance apart. Trains connect Mossley to Manchester and other areas, while bus lines also link to nearby locations.
The annual Whit Friday Band Contest, which started in nearby Uppermill in 1884, is world-famous for brass bands. Every year, bands from different places come to compete and share music with visitors and locals.
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