Adlington, Lancashire facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Adlington |
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 St Paul's Parish Church |
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 Adlington
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| Population | 6,010 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | SD605135 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CHORLEY |
| Postcode district | PR6, PR7 |
| Dialling code | 01257 |
| Police | Lancashire |
| Fire | Lancashire |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
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Adlington is a village in Lancashire, England. It is close to the West Pennine Moors. The village is about 3 kilometres (2 miles) south of Chorley.
Adlington became its own parish in 1842. It grew a lot because of its textile mills and coal mines. These industries closed down in the 1960s. In 2011, about 6,010 people lived here. The Leeds and Liverpool Canal goes through the village. It is home to White Bear Marina, which is the biggest marina on the canal.
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History of Adlington
What's in a Name?
The name 'Adlington' comes from old English words. The 'ington' part shows it was an Anglo-Saxon settlement around 650 AD. The first part might come from a person's name, Eadwulf, or from 'aetheling', which means a prince. Over time, the spelling changed from Edeluinton in 1190 to Adlington by 1288.
Who Owned the Land?
For many centuries, different families owned the land in Adlington.
- In 1184, Hugh Gogard gave land to Cockersand Abbey.
- Later, the land was split between families like the Adlingtons and the Duxburys.
- In 1469, Hugh de Adlington gave the manor (a large estate) to his son, Robert.
- The Adlington family owned parts of the manor for over 500 years, but it sometimes changed hands.
- Before 1700, Thomas Clayton bought the manor. His family then owned it for many years.
- In 1771, Sir Richard Clayton built Adlington Hall. This was a grand house made of brick and stone. It was taken down in the 1960s.
- In 1921, Wigan council bought the estate to make sure the village had enough water.
The Industrial Revolution in Adlington
During the Industrial Revolution, Adlington became important for two main things:
- Coal Mining: People mined coal here for hundreds of years. At first, they dug shallow pits. Later, deeper mines were built. Ellerbeck Colliery was a big coal mine that opened in 1876. It closed in 1965.
- Textile Mills: Adlington also had many mills that made and processed cotton.
- Davies and Eckersley ran a bleachworks.
- The Pin Croft Dyeing and Printing Company bleached and finished fabrics.
- Adlington Mill was the biggest, with many machines for spinning and weaving.
- Other mills included Springfield Mill and Unsworth's Brook Mill.
These industries provided many jobs for people in the village.
How Adlington is Governed
Adlington is part of the Borough of Chorley. This means it is looked after by the Chorley Council.
- In the past, Adlington was part of the Standish parish.
- In 1837, it joined other areas to form the Chorley Poor Law Union. This group helped manage support for people who needed it.
- In 1894, an urban district council was set up to run the village.
Today, Adlington has three councillors who represent it on the Chorley Council. The village is also part of the Chorley area for the UK Parliament. This area elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to speak for them in the government.
Geography of Adlington
Adlington covers an area of about 1,064 acres.
- The River Douglas forms its south-east border.
- Buckow Brook separates it from Worthington to the west.
- The Ellerbeck is the border with Duxbury.
Adlington's Economy
In the past, Adlington's economy was mostly about cotton mills and coal mines. Most of these old industries are now gone. A large construction company, Leonard Fairclough & Son, started in Adlington. It later became part of a bigger group called AMEC.
Transport in Adlington
- Roads: The main road is the A6, which connects to places like Manchester and Chorley. The M61 motorway also passes nearby.
- Trains: Adlington railway station is on the train line between Manchester and Preston. There was another station called White Bear railway station, but it closed in 1960.
- Canal: The Leeds and Liverpool Canal runs through Adlington. The White Bear Marina here is the biggest marina on the canal.
Religion in Adlington
Adlington has three churches that are still active today:
- St. Paul's Church (Church of England)
- St. Joseph's (a Roman Catholic church)
- The United Reformed and Methodist church on Railway Road.
Christ Church, built in 1839, is no longer used for church services. It has been changed into a restaurant.
Sports and Recreation
Adlington has two main areas for sports and fun:
- King George's Field: This is in the middle of the village. It's where the Adlington Rangers rugby league club plays. Local football teams also use it.
- Lower Playing Fields: These fields are next to the canal.
Adlington also has a junior football club and Adlington Cricket Club, which plays in local leagues.
Notable People from Adlington
- Leonard Fairclough: He was a very successful builder who was born and lived in Adlington. There is a garden in the village named after him.
- Sir Lindsay Hoyle: He is the Speaker of the House of Commons, a very important job in the UK government. He was born and grew up in Adlington.
- John Christopher Bradshaw: He was a musician from New Zealand who played the organ and taught at a university. He was born in Adlington.
See also
In Spanish: Adlington para niños
