Heaton Chapel
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Heaton Chapel is an area in the northern part of Stockport in the SK4 postcode which borders the Manchester districts of Levenshulme to the north and the Stockport districts of Reddish, Heaton Moor and Heaton Norris to the east and Heaton Mersey to the west and south. Heaton Chapel and its neighbouring areas are collectively known as the Four Heatons.
[edit] Local economy
Fairey Aviation was based on Crossley Road between the A6 and railway, and is now known as WFEL. It spawned the well-known Fairey Brass Band, who hold rehearsals in Heaton Chapel. It has a train station that is on the mainline between Manchester and Stockport.
Heaton Chapel was also famous for being the home of the Poco Poco Club,many a big name star performed here including David Bowie.
This has now been demolished and has been home to The Hinds Head pub for a number of years.
[edit] External links
- Heaton Moor Council link
- Community site for the Heatons
- A Community website for The Four Heatons - catch up on local issues
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