Canals & Boat Trips
Rochdale Canal runs through Failsworth and Chadderton.
Lovers of natural and industrial history can take a boat trip along the lovingly restored Huddersfield Narrow Canal, taking in the scenic villages of Saddleworth and passing through the Standedge Tunnel, UK’s longest, highest and deepest tunnel.
Pennine Moonraker operates trips from the village of Uppermill.
Oldham Famous Faces
Christopher Biggins
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Eric Sykes
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Helen Bradley MBE
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Karen Elson
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Sir Winston Churchill
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Phillip Schofield
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