The name of the station is taken from its situation within the Mumps area of Oldham, which itself probably derived from the archaic word “mumper”, slang for a beggar.
When was Mumps bridge knocked down?
The roundabout originally comprised of two bridges over the Manchester-Oldham-Rochdale railway, which had its main station for Oldham at The Mumps. The northern bridge was demolished in August 2010 as part of plans to convert the railway to a Metrolink tram line which will cross the roundabout at grade.
Has Oldham got a railway station?
Oldham Central Railway Station was opened on 1 November 1847 as part of the extension of the Middleton Junction to Oldham Werneth line to Oldham Mumps.
When did Oldham Mumps close?
The station closed due to the conversion of the line to Metrolink on 3 October 2009 and, by May 2010, had been completely demolished.
What is the Oldham accent?
While residents of the northern boroughs of Bury, Bolton, Rochdale and Oldham are characterised as speaking ‘Lancashire‘, Wigan natives are thought to have a distinctive dialect all of their own – and more likely to catch the ‘buz’ or read a ‘bewk’ than their GM neighbours.
What accent do people from Oldham have?
The Manchester accent is relatively localised, and is usually found in Greater Manchester including the cities of Salford and Manchester and also in the immediately adjacent parts of the boroughs of Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Tameside and Trafford.
What’s Oldham famous for?
cotton spinning
Oldham’s industrial history includes hatting, coal mining, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, textile machinery manufacture and cotton spinning – for which the town is most noted.
What are they building at Oldham Mumps?
“On the edge of the town centre, residents will have brilliant transport links and will benefit from fantastic new opportunities and venues being created through the regeneration of Oldham town centre – including the redeveloped Spindles, a new theatre and the new Jubilee Park.”
Is the mumps vaccine still given?
CDC recommends children get two doses of MMR vaccine, starting with the first dose at 12 through 15 months of age, and the second dose at 4 through 6 years of age. Teens and adults also should also be up to date on their MMR vaccination. MMR vaccine is very safe and effective.
Can you still get the mumps if you’ve been vaccinated?
However, some people who receive two doses of MMR can still get mumps, especially if they have prolonged, close contact with someone who has the disease. If a vaccinated person does get mumps, they will likely have less severe illness than an unvaccinated person.
What food is Oldham famous?
Parched peas. Made from the purple podded pea which is soaked overnight and simmered to produce a type of mushy pea. Also known as black peas or maple peas, this delicacy popular in Rochdale, Oldham, Bury and Bolton is traditionally sold on or around Bonfire Night at fairgrounds.
What are Oldham people called?
By 1756, Oldham had emerged as centre of the hatting industry in England. The rough felt used in the production process is the origin of the term “Owdham Roughyed” a nickname for people from Oldham.
How many Muslims are there in Oldham?
39,879 (17.73%) of the population identified as Muslim. Oldham has a higher percentage Muslim population than the average for England (5.02%).
How many Pakistanis are there in Oldham?
10.1%
The ethnic composition in Oldham currently stands at 77.5% White, 10.1% Pakistani, 7.3% Bangladeshi and 5.1% ‘other’.
What is the best place to live in Oldham?
The area includes Oldham suburbs and villages. The inner suburbs which include Austerlands, Friezland, Grasscroft, Grotton, Lydgate, Scouthead, Springhead and Lees itself include some good value property areas.
Is Oldham a deprived town?
You can read the full study here. Data from the study shows that Oldham ‘town’ had over 60% of their local areas (also known as Lower Super Output Areas or LSOAs) ranked in the most deprived 20% of areas in England.
What is the oldest pub in Oldham?
So, which boozer is ACTUALLY the oldest on in the city? Looking at the dates of when our city’s pubs actually opened, it seems like The Sawyer’s Arms is the oldest that is still standing, opening way back in 1730, followed closely by the Castle Hotel over on Oldham Street.
What is the ethnicity of Oldham?
The ethnic composition in Oldham currently stands at 77.5% White, 10.1% Pakistani, 7.3% Bangladeshi and 5.1% ‘other’.
What nationality is Oldham?
England
Oldham is a surname meaning “‘old lands” with origins tracing to the town of Oldham, in Greater Manchester, England.
What does Oldham Hospital Specialise in?
Gynaecology Services at The Royal Oldham Hospital
We specialise in diagnostic and treatment endoscopy (performing colposcopy, hysteroscopy, and treatment where possible for abnormalities on the same day).
What is Ward F9 at Royal Oldham Hospital?
We are a dementia friendly ward and you will see signs and coloured hand rails in our toilets, clocks visible from your bed area, volunteers and dementia boxes in our bays. We welcome relatives and carers on F9 and feel it makes no sense to impose limits on this support during the experience of the hospital admission.