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   Farnworth is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England, [2] 2 miles (3.2 km) southeast of Bolton, 4 miles south-west of Bury (7 km), and 8 miles (12.9 km) northwest of Manchester . Within the historic county of Lancashire, Farnworth lies on the River Irwell and River Croal. At the 2011 Census, it had a population ...

   • Country: England
   • Region: North West

   • Population: 26,939 (2011 Census)
   • UK Parliament: Bolton South East

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Farnworth,_CheshireFarnworth, Cheshire - Wikipedia

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   UK. England. Cheshire. 53°23′02″N 2°43′41″W  / . 53.384°N 2.728°W. / 53.384; -2.728. Farnworth is an area of the town of Widnes in North West England. A village between Prescot and Penketh, it is an electoral ward in the Borough of Halton with a population in 2004 of 6,300. [1]

   • Population: 6,300
   • Country: England

   • Ceremonial county: Cheshire
   • Region: North West

3. www.visionofbritain.org.uk › place › 1005History of Farnworth, in Bolton and Lancashire | Map and ...

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   Click on the map for other historical maps of this place. In 1870-72, John Marius Wilson's Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales described Farnworth like this: FARNWORTH, a town, a township, a chapelry, and a sub-district in Deane parish and Bolton district, Lancashire. The town stands near the Bolton and Manchester railway, 3 miles SE of ...

4. www.british-history.ac.uk › vch › lancsTownships: Farnworth | British History Online

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   2 days ago · Farnworth, Farneworth, Farnewrth, 1278–9. Farnworth, anciently a hamlet in Barton, afterwards became a separate township, and in modern times has grown into a small town, with numerous industries. It measures about 2 miles from east to west, with a breadth of a little over a mile.

5. www.greatbritishlife.co.uk › magazines › cheshireFarnworth - a Cheshire village rich in history with a warm ...

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   Farnworth, which in Anglo-Saxon, translates to Fern Farm, was originally part of Lancashire, but in 1974 formed part of the new borough of Halton in Widnes. The village has been a known location to Lancastrians and Cheshire folk alike for hundreds of years. The earliest documented evidence dates from 1352 when Henry, Duke of Lancaster ...

6. www.familysearch.org › en › wikiFarnworth, Lancashire Genealogy • FamilySearch

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   Jan 15, 2024 · St Luke's Church, Farnworth, Widnes is a parish church in Farnworth which was once a separate village but which is now part of the town of Widnes, Cheshire, England. The church dates back to the 12th century and it contains a number of items of historical interest, in particular hatchments and memorials. [1]

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   Is Farnworth a small town?

   • Farnworth, Farneworth, Farnewrth, 1278–9. Farnworth, anciently a hamlet in Barton, afterwards became a separate township, and in modern times has grown into a small town, with numerous industries. It measures about 2 miles from east to west, with a breadth of a little over a mile.

   Townships: Farnworth | British History Online

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   Where did the name Farnworth come from?

   • The name Farnworth derives from the Anglo-Saxon word fearn or fern and weorthig, meaning farm or estate, and it therefore means "fern-farm". The village was established on higher ground 2 miles (3 km) to the north of the River Mersey and was for many years an isolated community.

   Farnworth, Cheshire - Wikipedia

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   Is Farnworth the quintessential Cheshire village?

   • Residents of this attractive village near Widnes often hear that question. WORDS BY HEIDI NAGAITIS PHOTOGRAPHY BY JOHN COCKS Farnworth could be described as the quintessential Cheshire village, with its picture perfect location and unusual history.

   Farnworth - a Cheshire village rich in history with a warm welcome

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   What is Farnworth famous for?

   • Farnworth is also famed for its buildings, which local historian, Alan Foster, has documented in his book ‘A walk around old Farnworth Village past and present.’ Included is one of the oldest buildings in the village, St Luke’s Church.

   Farnworth - a Cheshire village rich in history with a warm welcome

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8. www.tripadvisor.com › Tourism-g10206326-FarnworthFarnworth, England: All You Must Know Before You Go (2024 ...

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   A mix of the charming, modern, and tried and true. See all. The Kings Arms Hotel. 60. from $59/night. The Jolly Carter. 33. Highgrove Guest House. 94.