Glossop, Market town in High Peak, England
The town of Glossop lies within the High Peak district of Derbyshire, situated 15 miles east of Manchester with a population of 17,825 residents.
During the Industrial Revolution, Glossop developed into a manufacturing center with numerous cotton spinning mills, utilizing the local soft water resources for textile production.
The architecture of Glossop reflects its industrial heritage through sandstone buildings, including the Town Hall and former cotton mills that hold protected historical status.
Regular train services connect Glossop to Manchester, while local bus routes provide transportation links to neighboring towns throughout the High Peak district.
The Romans constructed a fort named Ardotalia near present-day Glossop, which was rediscovered in the late 18th century and is now known as Melandra Castle.
Location: High Peak
Shares border with: Tintwistle, Charlesworth
GPS coordinates: 53.44350,-1.94890
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:53
Glossop Town Hall and Market Hall
84 m
St. Luke's Church, Glossop
317 m
Glossop War Memorial
73 m
Glossop Gas Works
330 m
Partington Theatre
49 m
Victoria Hall and Public Library
350 m
10-18, Henry Street
93 m
Glossop Railway Station and Co-Op building
67 m
8, Henry Street
109 m
Former Dollars Public House
166 m
Bodycheck
262 m
Norfolk Arms Public House
17 m
Glossop Library
355 m
Drinking trough outside the Norfolk Arms Public House
27 m
Conservative Club
63 m
Glossop Heritage Centre and flower shop and restaurant
75 m
8-14, High Street East
51 m
Pair of telephone kiosks to west of drinking trough outside Norfolk Arms Public House
28 m
The Oakwood and Oakwood Restaurant
251 m
Howard Town House
150 m
Number 25 and attached wall
110 m
Former Methodist Chapel and sunday school with attached walls and railings
429 m
3-9, Ellison Street
124 m
Re North and Co Limited and attached railings and gate piers
277 m
The Adult Education Centre
312 m
National Westminster Bank
40 m
Lychgate and wall to Church of St James the Great
575 m
Two Lodges And Gates To Woods Mill And Attached Wall (Woods Mill Not Included)
98 mReviews
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