Wilmslow, Cheshire
Wilmslow is a market town in Cheshire. Wilmslow remained a small village until the arrival of the railway in 1842, after which it grew as a desirable place of residence for wealthy businessmen. It remains well known for its wealthy and famous residents. Sports equipment manufacturer Umbro was founded in the town in 1924 and has its headquarters there. The town is within the council area of Cheshire East.
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Cheshire
Lat, Long: 53.324821,-2.234142
Grid Reference: SJ 8450 8090
Civil Parish: Wilmslow CP
Council Area: Cheshire East CA
Police Area: Cheshire PA
GBPN ID: 49983
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Wilmslow,_Cheshire_49983
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Cheshire
Lat, Long: 53.324821,-2.234142
Grid Reference: SJ 8450 8090
Civil Parish: Wilmslow CP
Council Area: Cheshire East CA
Police Area: Cheshire PA
GBPN ID: 49983
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Wilmslow,_Cheshire_49983
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