Warrington

Warrington is a town, borough and unitary authority area of Cheshire, England. Historically part of Lancashire, it stands on the banks of the River Mersey, which is tidal to the west of the weir at Howley. It is 18.5 miles (29.8 km) miles east of Liverpool, 16 miles (26 km) west of Manchester and 8 miles (13 km) south of St Helens. The population of the borough is 202,200. Its population has more than doubled since its designation as a New Town in 1968.