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Timperley sits on the edge of the Cheshire plain, a few miles south of Manchester and a short distance from the larger market town of Altrincham. Historically a market gardening village famous for its rhubarb, it has evolved into a residential suburb while retaining a distinct village centre concentrated around the crossroads. The area is intersected by the Bridgewater Canal, which provides a level walking and cycling route toward Sale or into the countryside. Transport is a defining feature of the locality, with its own station on the Manchester Metrolink line providing a direct connection to the city centre, and easy access to the motorway network and Manchester Airport. Architecturally, the housing is largely a mix of 1930s semis and larger Victorian villas, supported by a good selection of independent shops, local primary schools, and the expansive greenery of Larkhill and Pickering Lodges. It is also well-known for its tribute to the late comedian Frank Sidebottom, whose bronze statue stands in the village centre as a nod to the area’s quirky cultural history.