Derker
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Derker is a locality within Oldham, in Greater Manchester, England.
Derker is located next to the Greenacres, Higginshaw and Mumps areas of Oldham.[1]
It is the location of Derker railway station and, said by some to have terraced residences "unsuited to modern needs", is currently being redeveloped as part of the Housing Market Renewal Initiative.[2] This has been controversial and has been opposed by some local residents[3] who have lobbied Parliament to protest at the demolitions[4]. The local MP Phil Woolas has also opposed the demolitions.[5]
Derker was recorded as a place of residence in 1604 with the name Dirtcar.[6]
[edit] References
- ^ OldhamArea. pat.nhs.uk. Retrieved on 2007-11-11.
- ^ Oldham Rochdale Housing Market Renewal Pathfinder (N.D.). Oldham Rochdale Housing Market Renewal Pathfinder; Derker. oldhamrochdalehmr.co.uk. Retrieved on 2007-10-14.
- ^ BBC NEWS | England | Manchester | Residents fight demolition plans
- ^ BBC NEWS | England | Manchester | March against demolishing homes
- ^ News - Telegraph
- ^ Bateson, Hartley (1949). A Centenary History of Oldham. Oldham County Borough Council. ISBN 5-00-095162-X.
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