Historical Geography information for Oldham, Lancashire, England
| Place Name | Oldham |
| Description | Oldham is a large town in Greater Manchester, England. It lies amid the Pennines on elevated ground between the rivers Irk and Medlock. Although Anglo-Saxons occupied territory around the area Oldham as a permanent, named place of dwelling is believed to date from 865, when Danish invaders established a settlement called Aldehulme. Oldham rose to prominence during the 19th century as an international center of textile manufacture. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Oldham |
| County | Lancashire |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93182 |
| DateUpdated | 7/5/2013 12:32:56 PM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092257 |
British Surname Clusters | Mills | Mills |