Altrincham

53.383371 - 2.35567Koordinaten: 53 ° 23 ' N, 2 ° 21' W

Altrincham is a market town in the North West of England. It is located within the Metropolitan Borough of Trafford in Greater Manchester, south of the River Mersey about 13 kilometers southwest of the city center of Manchester and 300 kilometers north- west of London. In 2001 40.695 people lived in Altrincham.

History

Historically, the community is a part of Cheshire. The origins of the place can be as early as the Anglo-Saxons archaeological evidence and should not be older origin .. The name Altrincham is first described as " Aldringeham " out and probably means " home of the people of Aldhere. 's Name changed to the passage of time its present form but even in the late 19th century the spellings Altrincham and Altringham were equally common. was first mentioned there but it was not until 1290 Altrincham market Law was given. development of the community was through the extension of the Bridgewater Canal to Altrincham in 1765 and the connection particularly promoted to the railway in 1849. through the connection to the railroad was Altrincham but primarily as a residence for commuters to Manchester attractive and it has retained this function until today.

Sport and Culture

Altrincham Altrincham is home to FC, a football club playing in the Football Conference and a Premier League ice hockey club, the Manchester Phoenix. On the outskirts of Altrincham which is from the 18th century derived property Dunham Massey Hall, life with its surrounding him park in the deer, the National Trust is one. The market hall of the Old Market Place in the town center is a listed building.

Well-known residents

Altrincham is the birthplace of actress Angela Cartwright. Alison Uttley wrote her book Little Grey Rabbit while living in the community. The playwright Ronald Gow lived in his youth in Altrincham and worked as a teacher at a local school.

Traffic

The Manchester Metrolink has its southern terminus in Altrincham Railway Station. The Metrolink connects the city with the city of Manchester and other parts of Greater Manchester. Altrincham is located 6.4 km north-east from Manchester Airport the busiest airport in the UK outside of London.