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Widnes Dock was the first rail-to-ship facility in the world. It was built in 1833 between the end of the Sankey Canal and the St Helens and Runcorn Gap
Widnes_Dock
Park in Widnes
1833, Widnes Dock, the world's first rail-to-ship dock, was built on the island. In 1848, John Hutchinson built the first chemical factory in Widnes on the
Spike_Island,_Widnes
Town in Cheshire, England
administrative building. The town's sport stadium hosts Widnes Vikings rugby league club. The motto of Widnes is the Latin phrase Industria Ditat ("Industry Enriches")
Widnes
West Bank Dock was situated on the River Mersey at Widnes. It was built in 1864 to cater for the growing chemical industry. It took over some of the traffic
West_Bank_Dock
Former railway line in England
place on 31 July 1864. Runcorn Gap station was renamed Widnes station on 1 September 1864. Widnes Dock Junction and the flat crossing were causing problems
St Helens and Runcorn Gap Railway
St_Helens_and_Runcorn_Gap_Railway
Church in Cheshire, England
Warrington and the deanery of Widnes. Together with the churches of St Paul, Widnes, and St Mary, Hale, it forms the South Widnes Team. It has been described
St_Mary's_Church,_Widnes
built his own chemical factory in 1847 in the Woodend area of Widnes near to Widnes Dock by the junction of the Sankey Canal and the River Mersey. In this
John Hutchinson (industrialist)
John_Hutchinson_(industrialist)
Disused railway station in England
use until 10 September 1962 when the Liverpool Lime St to Warrington via Widnes South service was withdrawn, though a lone late-night Liverpool to York
Fidlers Ferry & Penketh railway station
Fidlers_Ferry_&_Penketh_railway_station
Power House, Widnes (1130419)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 23 September 2013 Historic England, "Norland's House, Widnes (1330352)",
Listed_buildings_in_Widnes
Disused railway station in Cheshire, England
was written at Widnes station during a long wait for a train, as Simon was still on tour and travelling to a gig in Humberside from Widnes, and was reportedly
Ditton_railway_station
Inland port in Cheshire, England
On the north bank of the Mersey, it included Widnes Dock; the world's first purpose-built railway dock. A new customs house was built to mark the event
Runcorn_Docks
Railway in England: active from 1863 to 1947
the expanding town of Widnes; the Widnes loop line ran from a junction between Sankey and Farnworth to the south, through Widnes Central and back to join
Cheshire_Lines_Committee
Former railway station in England
Widnes South railway station was located in the town of Widnes in Cheshire, England on the east side of Victoria Road. It was built by the London and North
Widnes_South_railway_station
Disused railway station in Widnes, Halton
Appleton railway station served a primarily industrial area of Widnes, England. It was located on the southern section of the former St Helens and Runcorn
Appleton_railway_station
Former railway station in England
were withdrawn between Widnes and St Helens. Two services called at Sutton Oak: St Helens Central to Ditton Junction via Widnes South - The Ditton Dodger
Sutton_Oak_railway_station
Museum in Widnes, Cheshire, England
of the Mersey Gateway Bridge, birdlife, fishing, industrial heritage, Widnes Dock, picnic tables, a multi-purpose sports pitch, a children's play area
Catalyst Science Discovery Centre
Catalyst_Science_Discovery_Centre
Former railway station in England
completely on 18 June 1951, when passenger trains were withdrawn between Widnes and St Helens. In 1922 nine "Down" (northbound) trains a day called at Clock
Clock_Face_railway_station
Railway station in Merseyside, England
earlier (1833 and 1849) nearby stations. The original 1833 route from Widnes Dock through the town (along with the branch from St Helens Junction) and
St Helens Central railway station
St_Helens_Central_railway_station
Rugby league season
Player Trophy for sponsorship reasons. Warrington won the trophy, beating Widnes in the final by the score of 9-4. The match was played at Knowsley Road
1977–78_Player's_No.6_Trophy
Former railway station in England
use until 10 September 1962 when the Liverpool Lime St to Warrington via Widnes South service was withdrawn, though a lone late night Liverpool to York
Sankey Bridges railway station
Sankey_Bridges_railway_station
Former railway station in England
ISBN 1-85260-508-1 Pixton, Bob (1996), The Archive Photographs Series Widnes and St Helens Railways, The Chalford Publishing Company, ISBN 0-7524-0751-1
Rainford Village railway station
Rainford_Village_railway_station
Former railway station in England
Disused Stations UK Pixton, Bob (1996), The Archive Photographs Series Widnes and St Helens Railways, The Chalford Publishing Company, ISBN 0 7524 0751
Gerards Bridge railway station
Gerards_Bridge_railway_station
British chemist and businessman; established Gossage soap company (1799–1877)
moved to Widnes. Here he established an alkali works on the opposite side of the Sankey Canal from Hutchinson's No 1 factory near to Widnes Dock. Gossage's
William_Gossage
Former railway station in England
North Western Railway (LNWR) introduced a steam railmotor service between Widnes and St Helens, and at the same time, opened two new halts along the route:
Union Bank Farm Halt railway station
Union_Bank_Farm_Halt_railway_station
Major river emptying into Liverpool Bay
Survey. Mersey river sediments from outer to inner estuary (Alfred Dock to Widnes) contain a variety of common organic pollutants, including polyaromatic
River_Mersey
station Cuerdley Widnes loop to Sankey Tanhouse Lane Widnes Central Cheshire Lines Committee (Liverpool–Manchester) Hough Green Widnes South Runcorn Gap
Hays_Chemicals
Railway station in Farnworth, England
Widnes railway station (formerly Widnes North) is a railway station serving the industrial town of Widnes, Halton, England. It is recorded in the National
Widnes_railway_station
County of England
which link Runcorn and Widnes. The Mersey Gateway Bridge opened in 2017 and is designed to improve transport links between Widnes and Runcorn and other
Merseyside
Former railway station in England
Cuerdley railway station as being on what is now the southeastern edge of Widnes, England, stating that it was located near the then bone works which the
Cuerdley_railway_station
Canal in England
extension was planned from Fiddler's Ferry across Cuerdley and Widnes Salt Marshes to Widnes Wharf, on the west bank of the River Mersey near Runcorn Gap
Sankey_Canal
Former railway station in England
ISBN 978-0-900857-19-5 Pixton, Bob (1996), The Archive Photographs Series Widnes and St Helens Railways, Stroud: The Chalford Publishing Company, ISBN 978-0-7524-0751-7
Crank_Halt_railway_station
Disused railway station in Merseyside, UK
Halebank railway station was a railway station between Liverpool and Widnes, England. The station opened on 1 July 1852 as Halewood and was renamed Halebank
Halebank_railway_station
Former railway station in England
otherwise known as "The Passenger Lines" which ran from the St Helens to Widnes line at Sutton Oak Junction to the Manchester to Liverpool line next to
Robins Lane Halt railway station
Robins_Lane_Halt_railway_station
Former railway station in England
trains were withdrawn between Widnes and St Helens. Two services called at Peasley Cross: St Helens to Ditton Junction via Widnes South - The Ditton Dodger
Peasley_Cross_railway_station
Former railway station in Cheshire, England
Ditton Mill railway station was on the western edge of Widnes, England, that operated from 1851–1871. It was located east of Ditton Brook on the border
Ditton_Mill_railway_station
Former railway station in England
station Cuerdley Widnes loop to Sankey Tanhouse Lane Widnes Central Cheshire Lines Committee (Liverpool–Manchester) Hough Green Widnes South Runcorn Gap
Speke_railway_station
Former railway station in England
Farnworth & Bold railway station served the Farnworth area of Widnes, England. The station was on the southern section of the St Helens and Runcorn Gap
Farnworth & Bold railway station
Farnworth_&_Bold_railway_station
Disused railway station in Widnes, Cheshire
Ann Street Halt railway station served the centre of Widnes in Cheshire, England. It was located on the southern section of the former St Helens and Runcorn
Ann Street Halt railway station
Ann_Street_Halt_railway_station
Former railway station in England
Runcorn Gap Railway as a temporary terminus on its line pushing east from Widnes to join with the Warrington & Stockport Railway pushing west from Altrincham
Whitecross_railway_station
Former railway station in England
David & Charles. ISBN 978-0-7153-8708-5. OCLC 12500436. Pixton, Bob (1996), Widnes and St Helens Railways, The Archive Photographs Series, Stroud: The Chalford
Rookery_railway_station
Rugby league team season
"Salford docked six points for cap breach". Love Rugby League. Archived from the original on 29 April 2016. Retrieved 5 March 2024. Widnes Vikings Website
2016_Widnes_Vikings_season
Former railway station in England
ISBN 978-0-7153-8708-5. OCLC 12500436. Pixton, Bob (1996), The Archive Photographs Series Widnes and St Helens Railways, The Chalford Publishing Company, ISBN 0-7524-0751-1
Old_Mill_Lane_railway_station
Former railway station in England
ISBN 978-0-7153-8708-5. OCLC 12500436. Pixton, Bob (1996), The Archive Photographs Series Widnes and St Helens Railways, The Chalford Publishing Company, ISBN 0 7524 0751
Moss_Bank_railway_station
Topics referred to by the same term
England Appleton, a northern area of Widnes, Cheshire, England Appleton railway station, a closed station in northern Widnes, England Appleton Wiske, North
Appleton
donation towards them. 1864 Victoria Road chapel, Widnes. The largest chapel yet, costing £3,350 1864 Widnes Dock chapel, towards which Thomas donated nearly
Thomas Hazlehurst (chapel builder)
Thomas_Hazlehurst_(chapel_builder)
Movable bridge that carries a segment of roadway across an obstacle
plot had the bridge being dismantled and re-erected in Arizona, US. The Widnes-Runcorn Transporter Bridge, demolished in the early 1960s, was the first
Transporter_bridge
Strategic authority area in England
centre of Liverpool via the Queensway Tunnel and Kingsway Tunnel, whereas Widnes and Runcorn are connected by the Silver Jubilee Bridge. A second six-lane
Liverpool_City_Region
City in Merseyside, England
inter-city railway, the first non-combustible warehouse system (the Royal Albert Dock), and a pioneering elevated electrical railway; it was granted city status
Liverpool
Railway in England and Wales
Railway Legend North Wales Coast Line River Dee Connah's Quay Connah's Quay Dock and Goods Wrexham, Mold and Connah's Quay Railway Borderlands line WM&CQ
Chester and Connah's Quay Railway
Chester_and_Connah's_Quay_Railway
English civil engineer
Suspension Bridge Portsmouth bascule bridge Littlehampton swing bridge Widnes-Runcorn Transporter Bridge Shepherd's Bush Stadium for the Olympic Games
John_Webster_(engineer)
Town in England
Runcorn & Widnes Weekly News, published by Trinity Mirror North West & North Wales and hosted online by the Liverpool Echo, and the Runcorn and Widnes World
Runcorn
Class of diesel locomotives
for service in areas of restricted loading gauge and curvature such as docks. They had the door to the cab at the rear, with a railed veranda behind
British_Rail_Class_02
Railway lines connecting Liverpool and Manchester, England
Hunts Cross signal box (HC) (Allerton junction to Widnes Station) Warrington Central signal box (WC) (Widnes station to Padgate station) Glazebrook East signal
Liverpool–Manchester_lines
Sculpture in Liverpool, England
several other places, including Williamson Square, Wapping Dock, and Spike Island in nearby Widnes. Council leader Warren Bradley suggested that the sculpture
Superlambanana
Thompson, Dave (2001), Bridging Us Together: The Story of Runcorn-Widnes Bridge, Widnes: Dave Thompson Sources Hartwell, Clare; Hyde, Matthew; Hubbard,
Listed buildings in Runcorn (urban area)
Listed_buildings_in_Runcorn_(urban_area)
Defunct association football league (1908–2006)
Prescot Wireworks 1910-11 Skelmersdale United Prescot Wireworks Banks Road Widnes County Reserves 1911-12 Garston North End Skelmersdale United L & N.W.R
Liverpool County Football Combination
Liverpool_County_Football_Combination
Region of England
Group does its important R&D in Halebank, Widnes, south of Ditton. The Thermphos factory on the A557 south of Widnes closed in 2013. United Utilities is based
North_West_England
British railway company
tph Calling at Liverpool Lime Street – Norwich 1 Liverpool South Parkway Widnes Warrington Central Manchester Oxford Road Manchester Piccadilly Stockport
East_Midlands_Railway
Multiple stabbing in the United Kingdom
shows "something going wrong" with Britain, says Badenoch". Runcorn and Widnes World. 2 November 2025. Retrieved 2 November 2025. Atkinson, Kate (6 November
2025 Cambridgeshire train stabbing
2025_Cambridgeshire_train_stabbing
Railway station in Cheshire, England
Hough Green railway station is a railway station to the west of Widnes in Halton, Cheshire, England. It is recorded in the National Heritage List for England
Hough_Green_railway_station
British politician
June 2023). "New role at city region for Halton Council leader". Runcorn & Widnes World. Retrieved 11 August 2024. "Combined Authority Members and Cabinet
Mike_Wharton
City in the East Riding, England
second dock (Humber Dock, 1809) was built on the land between Hessle and Myton gates, and a third dock between the two was opened 1829 as Junction Dock (later
Kingston_upon_Hull
Improvement Act 1855 (18 & 19 Vict. c. cxxxii) Widnes Improvement Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. cxxvi) Widnes Local Board Act 1875 (38 & 39 Vict. c. lxxxviii)
List of acts of the Parliament of the United Kingdom from 1885
List_of_acts_of_the_Parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom_from_1885
time they prepare to dock at Liverpool after a tourist cruise. The Mersey is crossed upstream from Liverpool at Runcorn and Widnes, by the Mersey Gateway
Transport_in_Liverpool
Historic ship in Scotland
Cooper & Sons of Widnes and was converted into a sailing barge to transport sand and gravel. She was later bought by Manchester Dry Docks Ltd and was retrofitted
Basuto_(1902_ship)
British police procedural TV series (2001–2004)
first three series, filming took place mainly in the Cheshire towns of Widnes and Runcorn (both within the Borough of Halton), including other locations
Merseybeat_(TV_series)
British visual artist (1887–1976)
Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu in Christchurch, New Zealand has Factory at Widnes (1956) in its collection. The painting was one of the gallery's most important
L._S._Lowry
Institute of Organ Studies, retrieved 16 January 2015 "Lancashire Widnes, St. Patrick, Dock Street [C00179]", National Pipe Organ Register, British Institute
List of organs by Rushworth and Dreaper in Cheshire
List_of_organs_by_Rushworth_and_Dreaper_in_Cheshire
British professional rugby league football club
The following week heralded the first home match at New Barnes against Widnes, on 11 October 1879. The result was a draw with one try each. Salford struggled
Salford_RLFC
Anderson had last been seen the previous day at her home on Hadfield Close, Widnes. That evening, she received a telephone call, then left her six-year-old
List of unsolved murders in the United Kingdom (1990s)
List_of_unsolved_murders_in_the_United_Kingdom_(1990s)
J-class destroyer
Nr 2/2018, ISSN 2543-5469, p. 76 UJ-2109 was the Hunt-class minesweeper Widnes, which was sunk in 1941 at Suda Bay, and subsequently salvaged by the Axis
HMS_Jervis
Class of diesel multiple unit passenger train
comprehensive refurbishment of the Class 175 fleet commenced. Performed at Alstom's Widnes facility, this work saw various improved amenities being installed for passengers
British_Rail_Class_175
British boxer
2011, Neary was arrested following a brawl at the Revolution bar in Albert Dock, Liverpool, but was later cleared of assault charges in December. Neary's
Shea_Neary
Type of cargo ship
& Sons of Widnes and converted to a dumb barge to carry gravel and sand. Later returned to steam with a new engine by Manchester Dry Docks Ltd, in 1981
Clyde_puffer
Fatal crowd crush during 1989 FA Cup semi-final
time: 25-year-old Steven Brown of Wrexham and 30-year-old Peter Thompson of Widnes. Jon-Paul Gilhooley, aged 10, was the youngest person to die. His cousin
Hillsborough_disaster
City in Lancashire, England
centre (formerly GEC Traction Ltd), until it transferred operations to Widnes in July 2018. Matalan Retail Ltd was also founded in Preston under the name
Preston,_Lancashire
District Council Act 1903 (3 Edw. 7. c. civ) Widnes Improvement Act 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. cxxvi) Widnes Local Board Act 1875 (38 & 39 Vict. c. lxxxviii)
List of acts of the Parliament of the United Kingdom from 1905
List_of_acts_of_the_Parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom_from_1905
Canal in Cheshire, England
of locks from the Bridgewater Canal down to Runcorn Docks were filled in when the Runcorn-Widnes road bridge was constructed in 1966. About half of the
Runcorn_and_Weston_Canal
Manchester Market Act 1846 (9 & 10 Vict. c. ccxix) Hartlepool West Harbour and Dock Act 1844 (7 & 8 Vict. c. xxviii) Ryde Improvement and Market Act 1829 (10
List of acts of the Parliament of the United Kingdom from 1847
List_of_acts_of_the_Parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom_from_1847
Railway depot in Allerton, England
Freightliner intermodal terminal at Garston Docks and is also 7 km (4.3 mi) from the Stobart Rail intermodal depot in Widnes. During the days of steam locomotive
Allerton_TMD
Football stadium in Liverpool, England
stadium has hosted five rugby league matches: the 1989 Charity Shield between Widnes and Wigan, the 1991 World Club Challenge between Wigan, winners of the RFL
Anfield
Railway station in Lincolnshire, England
bought together at saving, it is in the same area as Grimsby Town, Grimsby Docks and New Clee stations. Platform 1 is normally used by TransPennine Express
Cleethorpes_railway_station
Warrington (Arpley) (to 1963) 8C 1950–1968 Speke Junction 8D 1950–1964 Widnes Previously sub-shed of 13E 8E 1950–1958 Brunswick (Liverpool) Previously
List of British Railways shed codes
List_of_British_Railways_shed_codes
Woolton, Parr, Prescot, Rainford, Rainhill, Speke, Sutton, Tarbock, Whiston, Widnes, Windle. Preston PLU Alston, Broughton, Cuerdale, Dilworth, Dutton + detached
List of poor law unions in England
List_of_poor_law_unions_in_England
engage Mutual Assurance. 3: Widnes, England - Super League XVII opens with the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats' 32-14 victory over Widnes Vikings at Halton Stadium
2012_in_rugby_league
Sporty Spice) from the Spice Girls, brought up in Rainhill before moving to Widnes Andrew Cain: boxer, British and Commonwealth champion Ian Callaghan: footballer
List of people from Merseyside
List_of_people_from_Merseyside
Rugby league team season
Wildcats 16 lost to Widnes Vikings 24". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 26 June 2026. "Super League: Wakefield Trinity Wildcats 16-24 Widnes Vikings". BBC Sport
2016 Wakefield Trinity Wildcats season
2016_Wakefield_Trinity_Wildcats_season
Frodsham Cheshire WA WA07 WA7 Runcorn Cheshire WA WA08 WA8, WA88non-geo Widnes Cheshire WA WA09 WA9, WA10, WA11 St Helens Merseyside WA WA12 Newton-le-Willows
List of postcode districts in the United Kingdom
List_of_postcode_districts_in_the_United_Kingdom
Marshfield Bank, Crewe A533 Alsager Widnes The road is a primary route between Middlewich and Runcorn and crosses the Runcorn-Widnes Bridge.[citation needed] A534
A roads in Zone 5 of the Great Britain numbering scheme
A_roads_in_Zone_5_of_the_Great_Britain_numbering_scheme
Rugby league team season
Retrieved 24 June 2026. "Widnes Vikings 24 lost to Castleford Tigers 34". Rugby League Project. Retrieved 24 June 2026. "Super League: Widnes Vikings 24-34 Castleford
2016_Castleford_Tigers_season
British steam locomotive class (1886–1964)
widely dispersed, reaching places such as Bristol, Bangor, Crewe, Derby, Widnes, York and Swansea. When the LMS was merged into British Railways on 1 January
L&YR_Class_21
English professional rugby league club
Hull F.C. lost the Premiership final in 1989 to Widnes, two years later they returned to beat Widnes 14–4 at Old Trafford under coach Noel Cleal. Royce
Hull_F.C.
County of England
and the south-west became part of the metropolitan county of Merseyside; Widnes and Warrington in the south were transferred to Cheshire.[full citation
Lancashire
25th anniversary of the monarch's accession
South Bank, London. The Silver Jubilee Bridge – connecting Runcorn and Widnes across the Mersey – was also renamed in honour of this jubilee. Apart from
Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II
Silver_Jubilee_of_Elizabeth_II
English rugby league club
Retrieved 19 December 2018. "Widnes regain Super League place". 31 March 2011. Retrieved 19 December 2018. "RFL dock Barrow Raider points for salary
Barrow_Raiders
Whitechapel White Coppice Whitestake Whittington Whittle-le-Woods Whitworth Widnes Wigan Wilpshire Windle Winewall Winmarleigh Winwick Wiswell Withington Withnell
List of places historically in Lancashire
List_of_places_historically_in_Lancashire
Motorway in England
Metropolitan Borough of Sefton and hence on, via the A5036, to the Mersey docks in Liverpool and Birkenhead. Apart from the approaches to its terminal roundabouts
M58_motorway
Railway station in Liverpool, England
North Liverpool Extension Line to Gateacre, West Derby, north Liverpool docks and Southport. This line was closed in stages from 1952 to 1979 and is now
Hunts_Cross_railway_station
2 April 2011. John, Lucy (2 October 2021). "The cruise ship that's been docked on the Welsh coastline for 40 years". WalesOnline. "M/S SVEA DROTT" (in
British_Railways_ships
Football stadium in Manchester, England
played at Old Trafford on 4 October 1989, with 30,768 spectators watching Widnes beat the Canberra Raiders 30–18. Old Trafford also hosted the second Great
Old_Trafford
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