Redvales is a residential district to the south of

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town centre in

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in the United Kingdom. The population of the Bury Ward at the 2011 census was 11,483. Roughly-speaking, the area occupies the area from Manchester Road to the

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, crossed by Radcliffe Road, Redvales Road and Tarn Drive.

Toponymy

The origin of the name 'Redvales' goes back to the 13th century: it was 'Redgifuhalh' meaning a lady living near a river.

History

From 1890-1918, Redvales was home to

Bury Golf Club Bury Golf Club, is a private golf course and country club, club in Unsworth, Bury, Greater Manchester, Bury, designed by Alister MacKenzie, Charles Hugh Alison, and Harry Shapland Colt. The club was originally located at a course in Redvales, Bu ...

, where Harry Vardon was professional and

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, until 1918 when the land was commandeered to support agricultural food production, after which the club moved to nearby Unsworth.

Landmarks

St Peter's Primary School, with Derby High School on its fringes. There are shops on Radcliffe Road and Redvales Road. The Warth Mill was once a major employer for the area, but has since declined. The Warth Mill is situated on the Irwell. Donald MacPherson

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Company were located here until the 1990s. They supplied paint for the

Woolworths Woolworth, Woolworth's, or Woolworths may refer to: Businesses * F. W. Woolworth Company, the original US-based chain of "five and dime" (5¢ and 10¢) stores * Woolworths Group (United Kingdom), former operator of the Woolworths chain of shops ...

chain. Radcliffe Road was built and opened as recently as 1927. There was a ceremony on Warth Bridge with representatives of both Bury, the mayor Councillor John Hill JP, and Radcliffe taking part.

Housing

Most of Redvales is built up with

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housing, with other main thoroughfares being Cardigan Drive, Brecon Drive, Warth Road, Ribchester Drive and Whitefield Road. There are some traditional mill cottages near to the Irwell. The poorhouse was also situated at Redvales.

References

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