History of Stockport

The name of the borough was derived from two saxon words: STOC – a stockaded place or castle, and PORT – a wood. Literally, a castle in a wood. There is sufficient evidence that a stronghold existed in the vicinity in ancient British times as well as early Roman times. ... One of those feudal barons was the Baron of Stockport

In the 16th Century , Stockport had originaly been a small town located on the south bank of the Mersey , known for the cultivation of hemp and manufacture of rope! Then later on in the 18th century it had one of the first merchandised silk factories in the British Isles.

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Originally as stated Stockport began as a small village but however if you date back to even earlier in the 13th century Stockport grew into a town. In 1260 the people of Stockport were given a charter, which gave them certain rights including the right to hold weekly markets and annual fairs. 

In Medieval Stockport weaving cloth was an important industry although there were also the same craftsmen found in any town such as blacksmiths, carpenters, coopers and tailors.

With the current rental values being:

Stockport is fast becoming the top property hots spots especially for swanky new apartments and homes , some examples are :

Lee Street , Stockport

This development is actually located where the former police sation was in stockport , it is made up of one , two and three bedroom apartments.

Yes I have been watching Stockport develop over the past few years and really is one borough oozing with potential. Did you know that in Stockport , the famous ' The Plaza' dates back to 1932 , and actually is recognised globally as being the last building of this nature which is still in the same format as it was all those years ago!

Well there is all sorts to get up to in Stockport for everyoen , if you enjoy learning about the past then you can visit many different types of museums such as the Avro Heritage museum , the Hat Works museum of Hatting , or perhaps instead of learning about the area , visit its landmarks such as the St Elizabeth Church , War Memorial , The Plaza

From Marple locks to the Etherow contry parks , there are many ourdoor and indoor activities availbe too for the public as well as the Mersey way shopping centre and Robinsons Brewrey if shopping is more your thing.

Call Anthony James at Ringley for an initial chat –

Anthony James
Commercial Director - BSc (Eng) Hons KCA
Direct Dial: 020 4506 9030
Ringley Limited Chartered Surveyors
Ringley House, 1 Castle Road, London, NW1 8PR.
Fax: 020 7267 9610
Web: ringley.co.uk
Email: anthony.james@ringley.co.uk

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