Fairfield, Tameside Explained

Country:England
Official Name:Fairfield
Coordinates:53.474°N -2.148°W
Static Image Name:Fairfield Moravian Settlement (40).JPG
Static Image Caption:Fairfield Moravian Church
Metropolitan Borough:Tameside
Metropolitan County:Greater Manchester
Region:North West England
Constituency Westminster:Denton and Reddish
Post Town:MANCHESTER
Postcode District:M43
Postcode Area:M
Dial Code:0161
Os Grid Reference:SJ901975

Fairfield is a suburb near Droylsden in Tameside, Greater Manchester, England. Historically in Lancashire, it is just south of the Ashton Canal on the A635 road. In the 19th century, it was described as "a seat of cotton manufacture". W. M. Christy and Sons established a mill that produced the first woven towels in England at Fairfield Mill.

Fairfield is the location of Fairfield High School for Girls, Fairfield railway station and a place of worship. The community has been home to members of the Moravian Church for many years after Fairfield Moravian Church and Moravian Settlement were established in 1783.

Notable people from Fairfield include the artist Arthur Hardwick Marsh (1842-1909), and the merchant banker and art collector, Robin Benson (1850–1929).[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wake . Jehanne . Jehanne Wake . Benson, Robert Henry [Robin] ]. . 23 April 2020 . 5 May 2006.