Thomas Langley, Chancellor of England was educated in Middleton. In 1412 he rebuilt the Parish Church and founded a charity school, the original foundation of the Grammar School.
Completed in 1584 and now restored as a heritage centre. Remarkable features include marvellous oak roof beams and much more.
From Middleton town centre, at the roundabout at the junction of Long Street/Assheton Way (A664 road to Rochdale) turn into Market Place. Go straight on into Lodge Street which becomes Boarshaw Road. the Old Grammar School is 100 yards on the right. Car park at rear.
Middleton is well served by buses, and Middleton bus station is less than half a mile from the Old Grammar School. Several services from the bus station pass The Old Grammar School.Rail: The nearest rail station is Mills Hill, on the Manchester to Leeds via Rochdale line, with buses connecting Mills Hill to Middleton.
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