Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Tyldesley within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Tyldesley, town and township with ry. sta., Leigh par., SW. Lancashire, 5 miles S. of Bolton and 10 miles NW. of Manchester, 2490 ac., pop. (with Shakerley), 9954; P.O., T.O., 1 Bank, 2 newspapers. Tyldesley is a growing town; the leading industry is cotton spinning; in the neighbourhood are large collieries.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Tildesley, Lancashire. See TYLDESLEY.