Stockport's mix of heritage and new development drives growth
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 17:01 · Archive
Stockport has become known as the Hollywood of the North, attracting film productions and visitors through a combination of historic charm and modern development.
Stockport has undergone significant regeneration to become known as the Hollywood of the North. The town has attracted film and television crews working on productions as diverse as It's a Sin, Fool Me Once and Peaky Blinders, drawing attention as a major location for media production in the north of England.
Council leader Mark Roberts said Stockport has become a magnet for visitors from affluent villages to the south such as Bramhall, Cheadle Hulme and Poynton, as well as from areas closer to Manchester city centre. The town draws visitors through its mix of retail, hospitality and residential offerings.
The appeal of Stockport lies in its blend of heritage and modernity. The town retains old-fashioned streets including a busy market and the Underbanks, an area with independent shops, bars and restaurants. These sit alongside contrasting modernist developments, including Stockport Exchange and a transport interchange featuring a futuristic blue roof drainage system and rooftop park.
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- Why locals regard this town as the Hollywood of the North of EnglandThe town that cares for both its past and its future is proving to be a flagbearer for retail, hospitality and residential growthWarrington Guardian · 18 Oct, 16:33
- Why locals regard this town as the Hollywood of the North of EnglandThe town that cares for both its past and its future is proving to be a flagbearer for retail, hospitality and residential growthNorthwich Guardian · 18 Oct, 16:33
In this story: Stockport · Mark Roberts · Andy Burnham · Manchester · Bramhall · Cheadle Hulme · Poynton
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