Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › WarringtonWarrington - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Warrington

   • Cached

   12 hours ago · Warrington ( / ˈwɒrɪŋtən /) is an industrial town in the borough of the same name in Cheshire, England. The town sits on the banks of the River Mersey and is historically part of Lancashire. It is 19 miles (31 km) east of Liverpool, and 18 miles (29 km) west of Manchester. The population in 2021 was recorded as 174,970 for the built-up ...

   • Area: 44.89 km² (17.33 sq mi)
   • Country: England

   • Population: 165,456 (2023 estimate)
   • Region: North West

2. People also ask

   How did Warrington become a city?

   • The expansion and urbanisation of Warrington coincided with the Industrial Revolution, particularly after the Mersey was made navigable in the 18th century. The West Coast Main Line runs north to south through the town, and the Liverpool to Manchester railway (the Cheshire Lines route) west to east.

   Warrington - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warrington

   See all results for this question

   What is Warrington known for?

   • Warrington is the largest town in the ceremonial county of Cheshire. Warrington was founded by the Romans at an important crossing place on the River Mersey. A new settlement was established by the Saxon Wærings. By the Middle Ages, Warrington had emerged as a market town at the lowest bridging point of the river.

   Warrington - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warrington

   See all results for this question

   When did Warrington become a borough?

   • But, since these county boundary changes were to make Warrington non-contiguous with Lancashire, under the local government reforms of 1974, Warrington, incorporating Lymm Urban District and part of Runcorn Rural District from Cheshire, and part of Warrington Rural District, was made a borough within Cheshire County Council .

   Warrington - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warrington

   See all results for this question

   Why was Warrington important during the Industrial Revolution?

   • As Britain became industrialised, Warrington embraced the Industrial Revolution becoming a manufacturing town and a centre of steel (particularly wire), textiles, brewing, tanning and chemical industries. The navigational properties of the River Mersey were improved, canals were built, and the town grew yet more prosperous and popular.

   Warrington - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Warrington

   See all results for this question