Mossley is a town in Tameside on the north-east side of Greater Manchester.

The name Mossley comes from 'Moss', a bog or swamp, and 'leah', a clearing in a wood.

It has the distinction of having being situated in three different counties - Lancashire, Yorkshire and Cheshire. All three parts are still defined by the positions of the parish churches: St George's Church in Lancashire, St John the Baptist Church in Yorkshire and All Saints' Church, Micklehurst in Cheshire. Today, Mossley is a part of Greater Manchester.

On March 13, 1885 Mossley was granted a Charter of Incorporation.

George Lawton, the son of magistrate and alderman John Lawton, inherited a family fortune and, when he died in August 1949, he left his entire estate (apart from some legacies) to the people of Mossley.

Part of his estimated £40,000 estate was left to build a public meeting place, the George Lawton Hall, which is a testament to his generosity.

Mossley - alongside Stalybridge and Uppermill in Saddleworth, Oldham - helped launch the internationally known brass band event, the annual Whit Friday Band Contest. This came about when the three towns held unconnected brass band events on June 6, 1884.

Local sport teams include Mossley A.F.C. and Micklehurst Cricket Club