Davenport, Greater Manchester
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Davenport is a district of Stockport
, Greater Manchester
in the North West region of England
.
at the behest of the Davenport family who since the later 14th century had owned nearby Bramall Hall
in the neighbouring village of Bramhall
. The family, in its turn, took its name from their ancestral estate of that name located between Holmes Chapel and Congleton, in mid-Cheshire, an estate recorded in the Domesday Book
of 1086, where it is listed as 'Deneport'.
Originally Davenport's expansion in the 1850s consisted of three key routes; Bramhall Lane, Kennerley Road and Buxton Road, all of which remain in place today.
The aforementioned railway station is positioned at Davenport's main road junction, and allows travel by rail towards Manchester, Stockport
and Buxton.
The 1900s saw an increase in construction of residential houses and commercial developments. Later, the aftermath of World War II
saw the demolition of larger, older properties, standing in quite extensive gardens, to make way for the building of smaller private residences and flats in Davenport.
Building continues in Davenport in the present day, as its appeal to those on the property market increases.
Brian Hendley was elected as a Labour Councillor in 2011 with a majority of 1,264. David White left the Liberal Democrats in February 2011 and is now also a Labour Councillor.
David White was returned with a majority of 421 in 2010
David White is Vice Chair of the Central Stockport Area Committee.
Ann Smith was returned in 2008 with a majority of 480.
Ann Smith is Vice Chair of the Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee.
The Davenport and Cale Green Ward Councillors are recognised as standing up for Davenport and Cale Green Ward.
Davenport railway station
remains a focal point and link for residents, wishing to commute to convenient town centre Stockport
, or city centre Manchester
. A primary bus route supported by Stagecoach
services is also accessible, with the popular 192 service running regularly through Buxton Road.
Praised for its continued efforts to retain environmental heritage, Cale Green Park is a popular local attraction for residents of all ages, with its own bowling green
, tennis court
and playground
.
The local public house
is known as the Jolly Sailor.
, Adswood Primary School and St Ambrose Catholic Primary School are the nearest options for introductory education. Hillcrest Grammar School
is an independent, co-educational school catering for ages 2½ to 16.
Stockport Grammar School
(mixed, independent, founded 1485)lies next to Davenport Park on Buxton Road, whilst immediately across the road is the loacal authority comprehensive, Stockport School.
Another of Davenport's other educational facilities within the village, Oriel Bank High School - an independent girls' school, closed in 2005, and has been converted back to housing.
A full list of schools within Stockport
's Local Education Authority
can be found here. http://www.schoolswebdirectory.co.uk/leasearch.php?lea=Stockport
Stockport
Stockport is a town in Greater Manchester, England. It lies on elevated ground southeast of Manchester city centre, at the point where the rivers Goyt and Tame join and create the River Mersey. Stockport is the largest settlement in the metropolitan borough of the same name...
, Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester is a metropolitan county in North West England, with a population of 2.6 million. It encompasses one of the largest metropolitan areas in the United Kingdom and comprises ten metropolitan boroughs: Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan, and the...
in the North West region of England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
.
History
Davenport's name arose from the building of Davenport railway stationDavenport railway station
Davenport railway station serves the Davenport suburb of Stockport.The station is 11 km south east of Manchester Piccadilly on the Buxton Line....
at the behest of the Davenport family who since the later 14th century had owned nearby Bramall Hall
Bramall Hall
Bramall Hall is a Tudor manor house in Bramhall, within the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. It is a timber-framed building, the oldest parts of which date from the 14th century, with later additions from the 16th and 19th centuries...
in the neighbouring village of Bramhall
Bramhall
Bramhall is a suburb of the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, in Greater Manchester, England. It has a population of about 25,500.Research by the University of Sheffield has placed Bramhall as the "least lonely" place in Britain. Bramhall is also regarded as an affluent area where most residents...
. The family, in its turn, took its name from their ancestral estate of that name located between Holmes Chapel and Congleton, in mid-Cheshire, an estate recorded in the Domesday Book
Domesday Book
Domesday Book , now held at The National Archives, Kew, Richmond upon Thames in South West London, is the record of the great survey of much of England and parts of Wales completed in 1086...
of 1086, where it is listed as 'Deneport'.
Originally Davenport's expansion in the 1850s consisted of three key routes; Bramhall Lane, Kennerley Road and Buxton Road, all of which remain in place today.
The aforementioned railway station is positioned at Davenport's main road junction, and allows travel by rail towards Manchester, Stockport
Stockport
Stockport is a town in Greater Manchester, England. It lies on elevated ground southeast of Manchester city centre, at the point where the rivers Goyt and Tame join and create the River Mersey. Stockport is the largest settlement in the metropolitan borough of the same name...
and Buxton.
The 1900s saw an increase in construction of residential houses and commercial developments. Later, the aftermath of World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
saw the demolition of larger, older properties, standing in quite extensive gardens, to make way for the building of smaller private residences and flats in Davenport.
Building continues in Davenport in the present day, as its appeal to those on the property market increases.
Politics
Since 2011 Davenport has been represented by two Labour Councillors and one Liberal Democrat Councillor.Brian Hendley was elected as a Labour Councillor in 2011 with a majority of 1,264. David White left the Liberal Democrats in February 2011 and is now also a Labour Councillor.
David White was returned with a majority of 421 in 2010
David White is Vice Chair of the Central Stockport Area Committee.
Ann Smith was returned in 2008 with a majority of 480.
Ann Smith is Vice Chair of the Children and Young People Scrutiny Committee.
The Davenport and Cale Green Ward Councillors are recognised as standing up for Davenport and Cale Green Ward.
Places of interest
Davenport is home to a favoured local shopping community through its link to Stockport, with a number of local businesses setting up retail ventures within the district. A list of local shops, businesses and other amenities can be found on the Bramhall Lane website.Davenport railway station
Davenport railway station
Davenport railway station serves the Davenport suburb of Stockport.The station is 11 km south east of Manchester Piccadilly on the Buxton Line....
remains a focal point and link for residents, wishing to commute to convenient town centre Stockport
Stockport
Stockport is a town in Greater Manchester, England. It lies on elevated ground southeast of Manchester city centre, at the point where the rivers Goyt and Tame join and create the River Mersey. Stockport is the largest settlement in the metropolitan borough of the same name...
, or city centre Manchester
Manchester
Manchester is a city and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England. According to the Office for National Statistics, the 2010 mid-year population estimate for Manchester was 498,800. Manchester lies within one of the UK's largest metropolitan areas, the metropolitan county of Greater...
. A primary bus route supported by Stagecoach
Stagecoach
A stagecoach is a type of covered wagon for passengers and goods, strongly sprung and drawn by four horses, usually four-in-hand. Widely used before the introduction of railway transport, it made regular trips between stages or stations, which were places of rest provided for stagecoach travelers...
services is also accessible, with the popular 192 service running regularly through Buxton Road.
Praised for its continued efforts to retain environmental heritage, Cale Green Park is a popular local attraction for residents of all ages, with its own bowling green
Bowling green
A bowling green is a finely-laid, close-mown and rolled stretch of lawn for playing the game of lawn bowls.Before 1830, when Edwin Beard Budding invented the lawnmower, lawns were often kept cropped by grazing sheep on them...
, tennis court
Tennis court
A tennis court is where the game of tennis is played. It is a firm rectangular surface with a low net stretched across the center. The same surface can be used to play both doubles and singles.-Dimensions:...
and playground
Playground
A playground or play area is a place with a specific design for children be able to play there. It may be indoors but is typically outdoors...
.
The local public house
Public house
A public house, informally known as a pub, is a drinking establishment fundamental to the culture of Britain, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. There are approximately 53,500 public houses in the United Kingdom. This number has been declining every year, so that nearly half of the smaller...
is known as the Jolly Sailor.
Education
Residents have a breadth of options for schooling, within local AdswoodAdswood
Adswood is a suburb of Stockport in England in the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, Greater Manchester. Adswood has a civic amenity site.The name Adswood is said to be derived from 'Adders wood'...
, Adswood Primary School and St Ambrose Catholic Primary School are the nearest options for introductory education. Hillcrest Grammar School
Hillcrest Grammar School
Hillcrest Grammar School in Cale Green, Stockport, Greater Manchester is an independent day school with around 350 pupils aged 2½ to 16. The school was founded as a boys' preparatory school in 1940 in Bramhall...
is an independent, co-educational school catering for ages 2½ to 16.
Stockport Grammar School
Stockport Grammar School
Stockport Grammar School is a co-educational independent school in Stockport, England, founded in 1487 by the 1482 Lord Mayor of London Sir Edmund Shaa.The school motto is "Vincit qui patitur" – He who endures, conquers....
(mixed, independent, founded 1485)lies next to Davenport Park on Buxton Road, whilst immediately across the road is the loacal authority comprehensive, Stockport School.
Another of Davenport's other educational facilities within the village, Oriel Bank High School - an independent girls' school, closed in 2005, and has been converted back to housing.
A full list of schools within Stockport
Stockport
Stockport is a town in Greater Manchester, England. It lies on elevated ground southeast of Manchester city centre, at the point where the rivers Goyt and Tame join and create the River Mersey. Stockport is the largest settlement in the metropolitan borough of the same name...
's Local Education Authority
Local Education Authority
A local education authority is a local authority in England and Wales that has responsibility for education within its jurisdiction...
can be found here. http://www.schoolswebdirectory.co.uk/leasearch.php?lea=Stockport