just off the A6 stockpot a row of cottages are named German cottages does anyone know why ?

Question

the cottages appear very small and old.They are set back from the A6 and on the left as you come in from stockport, just before you get to the bamford arms.

Answer 1

Take a pause and think ....

If you are genuinely interested in learning about historic buildings in Stockport, then you need to contact Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, instead of asking the whole world via Yahoo! Answers. lol
http://www.stockport.gov.uk/?a=5441

Answer 2

Try the N Cheshire Family History Society http://www.dramsden.co.uk/ncfhs/
There are also German Cottages at S Shields, so they are not unique!