Altrincham

Altrincham is a town and one of the main urban areas in Trafford, and has been in Greater Manchester since 1974. It was designated as a market town in 1290.

History

Altrincham was granted a charter in June 1290 by Hamon de Massey V, who was the Lord of the Manor. It established that Altrincham was a free borough (self-governing township).^[1]

Sources

1. A replica of Altrincham’s 1290 Charter is now on display – here’s what it actually says, Altrincham Today website, 9th March 2017, accessed 16th April 2026. ↩