Harpurhey, Manchester (Belper/Belker Street)

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Member Since: January 2003 Posts: 5,185 Send Message	Pam	Report	11 Oct 2007 15:18
	Harpurhey is a district of the City of Manchester, in North West England. It is approximately three miles northeast of Manchester City Centre. It serves as the centre for this suburb, with a large daily market and shopping district, as well as local police station and leisure centre. Areas of Harpurhey included Kingsbridge Estate, Barnes Green, Shiredale Estate and Baywood Estate.
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Member Since: May 2005 Posts: 83 Send Message	Eleanor	Report	11 Oct 2007 15:16
Member Since: May 2005 Posts: 83 Send Message	Hi. I am currently researching my Grandfather (b.1918) and have obtained his birth certificate. The place given for where he was born is 'Belper/Belker(?) Street, Harpurhey'. I've tried to find this on the maps but it doesn't show up. Does this street name ring a bell with anyone?