A Son of the Rock

Until recently the River Roch through Rochdale town centre had been covered over for decades – almost a century. It’s been opened up now and the river looks well. A town always seems better for a river running through it.

Bridge in Rochdale town centre, Art Deco former Regal Cinema, now The Regal Moon, in background:-

Bridge in Rochdale town centre from opposite side, Town Hall in background:-

Rochdale Town Hall and Square:-

One side of Rochdale Town Square (to the right in previous picture):-

Rochdale’s most famous daughter is perhaps, Gracie Fields. There is a statue of her, complete with old style microphone, in the town square:-

Different angle. Town Hall in background:-

The Rochdale trams are colourful; well, bright:-