Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Whitworth within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Whitworth, local government dist. and ry. sta., Spotland township, Rochdale par., SE. Lancashire, 3 miles N. of Rochdale by rail, 8000 ac., pop. 11,892; P.O., T.O.; has mining and quarrying, and partakes in the general industries of Rochdale.