Oldham, borough, in the metropolitan county of Greater Manchester, northwestern England. The borough, enlarged in 1974, lies in a coal-mining region and contains part of Peak District National Park. It is a market and industrial center with a notable cotton-spinning industry. Other manufactures include textile machinery and aircraft parts.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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