The Bridgewater Canal was built, passing through the Broadheath area in 1765, and the railway arrived in 1849, and during the 19th century the town grew as a commercial centre, and as a commuter town for Manchester.
The Bridgewater Canal was built, passing through the Broadheath area in 1765. The railway arrived in 1849. The town grew as a commercial centre, and as a commuter town for Manchester. This was during the 19th century.