Stockport

Stockport is a town in South Manchester, England. It has a population of around 153,000 and is well known for its hat industry.

The town was founded in the early 12th century and is home to the Hat Works Museum, which is the largest hat museum in the world.

Other notable landmarks include Stockport Viaduct, an 11-span viaduct built in 1842, and Stockport Air Raid Shelters, a series of tunnels used as air raid shelters during World War II.

The town is also home to two football clubs, Stockport County F.C. and Cheadle Town F.C.

Stockport Market Hall

The old Market Hall in Stockport was built in 1857 and is a Grade II listed building. It is made from red brick with a slate roof and has ornate stone carvings.

The Market Hall was originally used as a corn exchange, but later became a public hall. It was used for events such as dances, concerts and exhibitions. The hall was also used as a polling station during elections

In 1966, the Market Hall was closed to the public and became a storage area. In 1998, it was reopened as a heritage centre and tourist information office.