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2 unusual facts about Delph


Delph

The main street running through the centre of Delph was used in some of the external shots of the 2001 feature film The Parole Officer, starring Steve Coogan, Om Puri and Jenny Agutter.

Hervey Rhodes, Baron Rhodes

He then was able to develop his political career, alongside his business interests at his mill in Delph.


Andy Goram

Goram was also a league cricketer, appearing as a wicket-keeper and batsman for various Oldham clubs in the Saddleworth League, including Delph & Dobcross, Moorside and also East Lancashire Paper Mill in Radcliffe, Bury.

Fabian Delph

In the 1–3 away win against Arsenal on the opening day of the season, Delph made a number of successful tackles and dribbles, as well as completing a large number of passes with a high accuracy percentage.

Delph had a successful start to the 2012–2013 Premier League season, leading Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert to call for his inclusion in the England squad.

During the 2012–13 Premier League season, Delph established himself as a regular in Paul Lambert's side, finishing the season with 24 appearances.

Great Harwood

Nicholas Freeston (1907-1978) Award winning Lancashire poet worked at Birtwistle and Fielding's Delph Road Mill, Great Harwood


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