Droylsden

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Coordinates: 53 ° 29 ′  N , 2 ° 9 ′  W

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Droylsden

Droylsden is a city in Greater Manchester , England . It has about 25,000 inhabitants and belongs to the metropolitan borough of Tameside . The city grew due to the cotton industry that settled there in the mid-19th century.

Famous people in the city include pop star Peter Noone from Herman's Hermits , Eric Stewart from 10cc and cult author Jeff Noon . Droylsden politicians are Kristi Bloor and Harry Pollitt . Droylsden is also the hometown of the Droylsden FC football club .