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Mersey Street Bridge, Warrington: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mersey_Street_Bridge,_Warrington,_Lancs.jpgAuthor: Hogweard
Warrington is a town on the banks of the River Mersey in Cheshire, England. Located some 19 miles to the west of Manchester, it has a population of around 200,000 people, making it the largest town in Cheshire.
Warrington was founded by the Romans as a river crossing. After the departure of the Romans, the Saxons took over the area and reestablished the settlement of Warrington. It developed into a market town by the Middle Ages, and had a homegrown tradition in producing textile and tools.
Warrington experienced rapid industrialization and urbanization during the 19th century Industrial Revolution. It became a railroad hub with vital lines running thorugh the town from north to south and east to west.
As with elsewhere in England, Warrington experienced a decline in its heavy industries from the 1970s and 80s, forcing the town to divert its focus to services and technology industries.
St Mary's Church, Warrington: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:St._Mary%27s_Church,_Buttermarket_Street,_Warrington_Interior_View_1.jpgAuthor: Kitgehrke
Visiting Warrington
Take the M62 motorway out of Manchester. at Junction 9, head south on the A49 road to reach Warrington.Places of Interest in Warrington
- Parr Hall: the only surviving professional concert venue in Warrington.
- Warrington Museum & Art Gallery: Museum housed in a Grade II listed building it shares with the town library. Originally opened in 1848, it is one of the oldest municipal museums in the country.
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