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Widnes Dock

Widnes Dock was situated on the River Mersey at Widnes. It was built in 1833 between the end of the Sankey Canal and the St Helens and Runcorn Gap Railway. It was the first rail-to-ship facility in the world. The remains of the dock are to be found on Spike Island.

Located at 53.3532, -2.7306 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Mersey docks, Ports and harbours of Cheshire

West Bank Dock

West Bank Dock was situated on the River Mersey at Widnes. Built in 1864 to cater for the growing chemical industry. The dock closed in the 1970s.

Located at 53.3494, -2.73111 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Mersey docks

Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps

Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps is a British comedy television series sitcom that ran from 26 February 2001 to 24 May 2011 and starring Sheridan Smith, Will Mellor, Ralf Little, Natalie Casey, Kathryn Drysdale and Luke Gell. Created and written by Susan Nickson it is set in the town of Runcorn in Cheshire, England, and originally revolves around the lives of five twenty-somethings. In September 2007 Little confirmed in an interview on This Morning that he had left the series.

Located at 53.3408, -2.73784 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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2000s British television series, 2010s British television series, 2001 British television programme debuts, BBC television sitcoms, Television shows set in Cheshire, 2011 British television programme endings

Silver Jubilee Bridge

The Silver Jubilee Bridge or Runcorn Bridge crosses the River Mersey and the Manchester Ship Canal at Runcorn Gap between Runcorn and Widnes in Cheshire, England. It is a through arch bridge with a main arch span of 1,082 feet (330 m). It was opened in 1961 as a replacement for the Widnes-Runcorn Transporter Bridge, and was initially known simply as the Runcorn Bridge or Runcorn–Widnes Bridge.

Located at 53.3466, -2.7377 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Grade II listed buildings in Cheshire, Bridges in Cheshire, Bridges completed in 1961, River Mersey, Through arch bridges, Runcorn, Widnes, Road bridges in England

Spike Island, Cheshire

Spike Island, Halton Borough, Widnes, England, a birthplace of the British chemical industry, is a reclaimed toxic waste site. The island is formed by the Mersey Estuary and the Sankey Canal. Its maze of abandoned chemical factories, rail lines, canal and industrial dockage, and industrial pollution, which had declined into a rust belt toxic wilderness, was reclaimed as woodland, wetlands and green space between 1975 and 1982.

Located at 53.3539, -2.73056 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Geography of Cheshire, Halton, Widnes, Islands of England

Runcorn railway station

Runcorn railway station is in the town of Runcorn in the unitary authority of Halton in the north west of England. The station lies on the Liverpool branch of the West Coast Main Line between Weaver Junction & Liverpool South Parkway and is managed by Virgin Trains. It is located a short distance south of the Runcorn Railway Bridge over the River Mersey on a section of line opened by the LNWR to create a new, more direct route between Liverpool & Crewe; the station opened on 1 April 1869.

Located at 53.339, -2.739 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Railway stations in Halton, Railway stations opened in 1869, Former London and North Western Railway stations, Railway stations served by London Midland, Railway stations served by Northern Rail, Railway stations served by Virgin Trains, DfT Category C1 stations, Runcorn

Runcorn Rural District

Runcorn was a rural district in Cheshire, England from 1894 to 1974. http://www. visionofbritain. org. uk/relationships. jsp?u_id=10137159 It was named after but did not include Runcorn, a town on the River Mersey to the north-west of the district, which formed its own urban district. The district was abolished in 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972.

Located at 53.335, -2.729 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Runcorn, History of Cheshire, Local government in Cheshire, Districts of England created by the Local Government Act 1894, Districts of England abolished by the Local Government Act 1972, Rural districts of England

The Brindley

The Brindley is a theatre and arts centre in the town of Runcorn, Cheshire, England. Located by the Bridgewater Canal, the centre is named after the canal's engineer, James Brindley. It opened in autumn 2004; the architects were John Miller and Partners. The building is owned by Halton Borough Council and its activities are organised by the council.

Located at 53.3407, -2.7314 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Runcorn, Theatres in Cheshire, Arts centres in England, Visitor attractions in Cheshire

All Saints Church, Runcorn

All Saints Church, Runcorn is the parish church of Runcorn, Cheshire, England. It is sited on the south bank of the River Mersey overlooking Runcorn Gap. The church is designated by English Heritage as a Grade II* listed building. It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Chester, the archdeaconry of Chester and the deanery of Frodsham. Its benefice is combined with that of Holy Trinity, Runcorn.

Located at 53.3435, -2.73656 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Church of England churches in Cheshire, Grade II* listed churches, Grade II* listed buildings in Cheshire, Gothic Revival architecture in Cheshire, Anthony Salvin buildings, Runcorn, Diocese of Chester, Religious buildings completed in 1849, 19th-century Church of England church buildings

Holy Trinity Church, Runcorn

Holy Trinity Church is located in Runcorn, Cheshire, England. It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Chester, the archdeaconry of Chester and the deanery of Frodsham. Its benefice is combined with that of All Saints, Runcorn. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade II listed building.

Located at 53.3422, -2.72817 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Church of England churches in Cheshire, Grade II listed churches, Grade II listed buildings in Cheshire, Gothic Revival architecture in Cheshire, Runcorn, Diocese of Chester, 19th-century Church of England church buildings, Religious buildings completed in 1857

St Mary's Church, Widnes

St Mary's Church, Widnes is located in the West Bank area of Widnes, Cheshire, England. The church is designated by English Heritage as a Grade II* listed building. It is an active Anglican parish church in the diocese of Liverpool, the archdeaconry of Warrington and the deanery of Widnes. Together with the churches of St Paul, Widnes, and St Mary, Hale, it forms the South Widnes Team.

Located at 53.3488, -2.7329 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Church of England churches in Cheshire, Grade II* listed churches, Grade II* listed buildings in Cheshire, Anglican congregations established in the 19th century, Religious buildings completed in 1910, 20th-century Church of England church buildings, Gothic Revival architecture in Cheshire, Austin and Paley buildings, Widnes, Anglican Diocese of Liverpool

Catalyst (museum)

Catalyst is a science centre and museum devoted to the chemical industry. Its full title is Catalyst Science Discovery Centre. It is located on Spike Island in Widnes, Cheshire, in the north west of England, and situated on the north bank of the River Mersey.

Located at 53.3518, -2.73364 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Museums established in 1989, Museums in Cheshire, Industry museums in the United Kingdom, Science museums in the United Kingdom, History of chemistry, Widnes