Municipal Borough of Widnes

In today's world, Municipal Borough of Widnes has gained unprecedented relevance. Whether as a protagonist on the political scene, as a central topic in academic debates or as a cultural phenomenon, Municipal Borough of Widnes has managed to capture the attention of a wide spectrum of society. Its influence extends to different areas, from the economy to people's daily lives. In this article, we will explore the various facets of Municipal Borough of Widnes, analyzing its impact on different aspects of modern life and examining the reasons behind its increasing relevance.

53°21′47″N 2°43′41″W / 53.363°N 2.728°W / 53.363; -2.728

Municipal Borough of Widnes
Widnes Town Hall
Area
 • 19113,093 acres (12.5 km2)[1]
 • 19615,746 acres (23.3 km2)[1]
Population
 • 190128,580
 • 197156,953
History
 • Created1892
 • Abolished1974
 • Succeeded byBorough of Halton
Status
Government
 • HQWidnes Town Hall
 • MottoLatin: Industria Ditat, lit. 'Industry Enriches'[2]
Frederick Herbert Gossage (1831–1907), Mayor of Widnes (1892–1893)

The Municipal Borough of Widnes was a municipal borough centred around the town of Widnes in Lancashire, England from 1892 until 1974.[3]

The district was abolished in 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972 when it merged with Runcorn Urban District and parts of Runcorn Rural District and Whiston Rural District to form the Borough of Halton in Cheshire.

References

  1. ^ a b Great Britain Historical GIS Project. "Widnes MB: Area (acres)". A Vision of Britain through Time. University of Portsmouth. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  2. ^ Young, Robert. "Pre-1974 Civic Heraldry of Lancashire". Civic Heraldry of England and Wales. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Cheshire Historic Towns Survey – Widnes Archaeological Assessment" (PDF). Cheshire County Council and English Heritage. Retrieved 18 January 2022.


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