What is Farnworth famous for?

Farnworth has a market and a theatre (Farnworth Little Theatre) and is also known for its underground canals, running from the mines to Worsley. A leisure centre is located on the main street.

When was Farnworth built?

The first steam weaving mill was opened in 1828 by James Rothwell Barnes, later becoming a spinning mill, and the first iron foundry was opened in 1838. Central Park was opened on October 12th 1864. Farnworth Streets started to be lit by gas from September 6th 1860, Thomas Brown from Kearsley was the first lamplighter.

What county is Farnworth in?

Farnworth is located in the county of Greater Manchester, North West England, one mile north-west of the town of Kearsley, two miles south-east of the major town of Bolton, 147 miles north of Cardiff, 169 miles south of Edinburgh, and 170 miles north-west of London.

Where should I live in Bolton?

7 sought-after towns and villages to move to in Bolton

1. Kearsley.
2. Over Hulton.
3. Farnworth.
4. Bradshaw.
5. Horwich.
6. Blackrod.
7. Westhoughton.

Where does the name Farnworth come from?

The word Farnworth is a combination of two words; fearn and worth, where the old-English word fearn means fern, such as bracken and worth means a settlement. The full meaning of the surname is described as settlers from a place where ferns are abundant.

Is Manchester in the north west of England?

North West England is one of nine official regions of England and consists of the counties of Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside. It is the third-most-populated region in the United Kingdom, after the South East and Greater London. The largest settlements are Manchester and Liverpool.

When was Asda Farnworth built?

May 19, 1970
Asda, based in Leeds, saw the possibility of the site and built its prestigious new store, which opened its doors to the public on Tuesday, May 19, 1970.

Where is Farnworth?

Farnworth is an ancient village some 2 miles (3 km) north of the River Mersey in what used to be the county of Lancashire. It has now been subsumed into the town of Widnes in the borough of Halton, in the ceremonial county of Cheshire.

Is Bolton a poor area?

BOLTON: New ‘prosperity index’ ranks Bolton as among the most deprived areas of UK. Overall Bolton ranks 330th out of 379 local authorities with a particular poor rating for safety and security, based largely on crime figures.

How safe is Bolton?

Crime rates in Bolton, United Kingdom

What does Farnworth mean?

Farnworth is a surname of English origin. The word Farnworth is a combination of two words; fearn and worth, where the old-English word fearn means fern, such as bracken and worth means a settlement. The full meaning of the surname is described as settlers from a place where ferns are abundant.

What does Phaneuf mean?

Phaneuf is a French-Canadian surname, gallicized from the English surname Farnworth.

How many listed buildings are in Farnworth Bolton?

Farnworth is a town and an unparished area in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England. It contains 14 listed buildings that are recorded in the National Heritage List for England.

Where is the town of Farnworth in Manchester?

Farnworth is a town and an unparished area in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England.

When did Farnworth constituency become part of Bolton South East?

The Farnworth constituency continued until it was abolished in 1983 and became part of the Bolton South East constituency. Farnworth measures about two miles from east to west, and one from north to south with an area of 1,502 acres (608 ha) on land sloping towards the north-east by the River Croal which forms the boundary.

Where is the stone cottage in Farnworth Bolton?

A 17th Century stone cottage, in a semi rural location at ‘The Hollins’ off Plodder Lane in the Farnworth area of Bolton, Greater Manchester. With excellent transport links to the M61/M60/M65/M6 motorway network and close by to a number of sought after high