Hazel Grove History

Hazel Grove was originally an area made up from the hamlets of Norbury, Torkington and Bosden. It became know as Bullock Smithy and later this name was changed to Hazel Grove.

The major industries in Bullock Smithy included coaching, weaving and coal mining.

The information in this section has been put together from books available at the library including 'This History of Hazel Grove' by D.H. Trowsdale

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