I happened upon this site by accident, a pseudo-reccy with speculative intent, if you will. Some rather splendid Der-P type content I have to say and a murky November day to light it in that rather flat way that the north-west can. Rakewood is probably better known for its motorway viaduct these days that carries the M62 high above Hollingworth Lake (I know some NWEX posse have swung from it before...) Not much web based history, that which is pertinent accompanies the images below. Peace. NMB
[1]http://menmedia.co.uk/rochdaleobserver/community/nostalgia/s/1085195_water_was_powerhouse_of_village_life
[2]www.edinburgh-gazette.co.uk/issues/17812/pages/224/page.pdf
[3]
http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/news...at-beauty-spot