Shaw and Crompton

Shaw and Crompton is a town in the North West of England. It is to the north-east of Manchester. Shaw and Crompton was part of Lancashire until the 1970s, but is now part of Greater Manchester. Shaw and Crompton is near to Oldham.

Shaw and Crompton grew during the Industrial Revolution because of its large cotton factories which sent fabric across the world.

 Other websites 
Crompton  articles at Gen UKI
Crompton: from the Normans to the Tudors  A comprehensive historical reference site.

Category:Oldham, Greater Manchester