Stockport played a significant role as one of the manufacturing powerhouses of the 19th-century Industrial Revolution. The town was renowned as a center of excellence for the hatting industry. If you want to see how the modern industrial world was formed, Stockport is a compact and historically rich way to find out more. In the 1960s, Stockport borough began its journey to modernity, transforming the town center from the remnants of a textile production powerhouse to a stylish post-industrial retail complex. One key aspect was developing the pedestrianised Merseyway shopping…
