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'''Timperley''' is a south [[Manchester]] suburb, lying 7 miles (11 km) southwest of the city centre and connected to it via the [[Manchester Metrolink]] tram service. |
'''Timperley''' is a south [[Manchester]] suburb, lying 7 miles (11 km) southwest of the city centre and connected to it via the [[Manchester Metrolink]] tram service. |
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Timperley is notable for being the home of bizarre fictional comedian [[Frank Sidebottom]], as well as the childhood home of [[The Stone Roses]] founders Ian Brown and John Squire. It is also |
Timperley is notable for being the home of bizarre fictional comedian [[Frank Sidebottom]], as well as the childhood home of [[The Stone Roses]] founders Ian Brown and John Squire. It is also known giving it name to a variety of [[rhubarb]] – 'Timperley Early' a.k.a. Baguley Beef. |
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Timperley is also a well-renowned name in [[England]]. The name Timperley comes from Timber Lea, which means "in the wood" |
Timperley is also a well-renowned name in [[England]]. The name Timperley comes from Timber Lea, which means "in the wood" |
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Revision as of 12:36, 22 February 2006
Timperley is a south Manchester suburb, lying 7 miles (11 km) southwest of the city centre and connected to it via the Manchester Metrolink tram service. Timperley is notable for being the home of bizarre fictional comedian Frank Sidebottom, as well as the childhood home of The Stone Roses founders Ian Brown and John Squire. It is also known giving it name to a variety of rhubarb – 'Timperley Early' a.k.a. Baguley Beef.
Timperley is also a well-renowned name in England. The name Timperley comes from Timber Lea, which means "in the wood"