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Oldham is a town in North West England, on the north-eastern edge of the Greater Manchester conurbation. Traditionally part of Lancashire, it began as a mill town, and is most recently well-known for inter-racial problems. It is the largest settlement in the Metropolitan Borough of Oldham.
Oldham is set to become the largest town in the United Kingdom not to have a railway station, with the extension of the Metrolink set to replace all rail links in the town.
History
While Oldham's existence can be traced back to the 11th century, it was the Industrial Revolution -- and cotton in particular -- that laid the foundations for the town's prosperity. By the end of the 19th century Oldham was recognised as one of the most productive cotton-spinning towns in the world.
The world's first test tube baby, Louise Joy Brown, was born in Oldham General Hospital on 25 July 1978.
Culture
The town is home to the Oldham Coliseum Theatre.
Oldham was the birthplace of the composer William Walton.
Music
The Inspiral Carpets eminated from Oldham.
Sport
The town is home to football team, Oldham Athletic and a cricket club, simply known as Oldham Cricket Club.