Worthington, Greater Manchester facts for kids
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 Worthington Manor House |
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| Population | 135 (2001) |
| OS grid reference | SD579102 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | WIGAN |
| Postcode district | WN1 |
| Dialling code | 01257 |
| Police | Greater Manchester |
| Fire | Greater Manchester |
| Ambulance | North West |
| EU Parliament | North West England |
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Worthington is a small, quiet place located in Greater Manchester, England. It's about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) north of the town of Wigan. Worthington is a type of local area called a civil parish.
Not many people live here; in 2001, only 135 residents were counted. Because it's so small, Worthington doesn't have a regular local council meeting like bigger towns do. In the past, Worthington was known for its dye works (where fabrics were colored) and a coal mine. Today, you can find Worthington Hall here, and its local church is Church of St Wilfrid, Standish.
Worthington Lakes: A Nature Spot
The beautiful Worthington Lakes are found in the Douglas Valley, just north of Worthington. These "lakes" are actually three large reservoirs named Worthington, Arley, and Adlington. They were built in the mid-1800s to provide clean drinking water for the people of Wigan.
The lakes get their water from the River Douglas. This river starts high up on the moors near Rivington. Before the reservoirs were built, the river's path was changed. Its water was sent through a tunnel because it wasn't clean enough for drinking. Today, Worthington Lakes is a big country park, covering about 50 acres (20 hectares). It's a great place to visit, with a nature reserve and easy-to-walk paths for everyone to enjoy.
See Also
- In Spanish: Worthington (Gran Mánchester) para niños
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