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Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games
Queen's Jubilee Baton Relay Route

Day 48 - Rochdale

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Baton Route

Rochdale will be celebrating the arrival of the Baton on Tuesday, 23 July 2002.

Check the Baton section home page for updates.
Return to the Full Route Details here.

Did you know...

'Recedham' was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086.

The Rochdale Pioneers founded the first Co-operative Society in England here in 1844.

Famous people from Rochdale include Gracie Fields (performer), Sir Cyril Smith (MP) and Anna Friel (actor).

In 1926, Rochdale held the world record for having the widest bridge.

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