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Widnes is a town in Lancashire. Widnes stands the north bank of the River Mersey where the estuary narrows to form the Runcorn Gap. The town is of recent origin, growing following the opening of the first chemical works in 1847. The town's name is taken from that of the ancient parish in which it grew. The town is within the council area of Halton.
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Lancashire
Lat, Long: 53.359129,-2.733798
Grid Reference: SJ 5126 8494
Council Area: Halton CA
Strategic Authority Area: Liverpool City Region SA
Police Area: Cheshire PA
GBPN ID: 49790
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Widnes,_Lancashire_49790
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Lancashire
Lat, Long: 53.359129,-2.733798
Grid Reference: SJ 5126 8494
Council Area: Halton CA
Strategic Authority Area: Liverpool City Region SA
Police Area: Cheshire PA
GBPN ID: 49790
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Widnes,_Lancashire_49790
Peruse Lancashire on Wikishire