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At the end of a timeworn street just north of Rochdale town centre sits a row of red-brick terraced houses, of which all but one appear indistinguishable.
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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Jun 26, 2026, 10:50 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Culture & Society
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- Source published: Jun 26, 2026, 10:50 PM UTC
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