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Warrington: Area, History and Background

Riding are well acquainted with the United Kingdom, its cities and towns.

Below is some historic, cultural and background information about the area of Warrington in the United Kingdom.

  • Warrington is a large town, borough and unitary authority area of Cheshire, England.
  • It stands on the banks of the River Mersey, which is tidal to the west of the weir at Howley.
  • The population of Warrington is 80,661.
  • Its population has more than doubled since its designation as a New Town in 1968.
  • Historically a part of Lancashire, Warrington was founded by the Romans at an important crossing place on the River Mersey.
  • A new settlement was established by the Saxons and by the Middle Ages.
  • Warrington had emerged as a market town at an important bridging point.
  • A local tradition of textile and tool production dates from this time.
  • Warrington has been a major crossing point on the River Mersey since ancient times.
  • It is notable in political history for being the first place to field a candidate for the then newly-formed Social Democratic Party.
  • Warrington has applied unsuccessfully for city status, the most recent attempt being after the opening of the Peace Centre as a "City for Peace".
  • It is bordered by Halton, Cheshire West and Chester, and Cheshire East boroughs in the Ceremonial County of Cheshire.
  • Warrington is also near the metropolitan boroughs of Trafford, Salford, Wigan in Greater Manchester and St. Helens in Merseyside.
  • It has a total population of around 200,000, of which 49.1% are male and 50.9% are female.