Stockport Heritage
Where it all began
To the people who live in, work in or visit Stockport, it is a town of great character. Much of this derives from its links with the past,
which are preserved in its medieval street patterns, its bustline market and its churches.
The name Stockport means settlement at the marketplace.
To wander around the town and the borough is to experience something of this history. Alongside modern architecture, there are fine examples of Victorian, Regency, Georgian and Tudor buildings and some activity dating back to the 14th centuary and earlier.
Whilst other towns have experienced large-scale clearance and re-development, much of the historic fabric of Stockport has survived.
The Stockport Blue Plaque Trail
The blue plaque trail covers 20 plaques that are located on buildings and structures around the town centre. The trail comprises of a gentle 2½ mile circular stroll
The Trail is a circular walk. Wherever you start, the trail will bring you back to your starting point, in about 90 minutes.
There are no stairs on this trail
How to use the interactive map
On the interactive map below, roll your cursor over the numbered blue circles or over the navigation on the right hand side to explore the Heritage Trail