Workington

Workington is a town on the west coast of Cumbria, England at the mouth of the River Derwent. The area around Workington has long been a producer of coal and steel.

Related Topics:
Cumbria - England - River Derwent - Coal - Steel

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Workington has a population of around 25,000 people (1991) and is an industrial town. It is the seat of Allerdale Borough Council, which is one of five borough councils in Cumbria.

Related Topics:
Allerdale Borough Council - Borough - Council

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Workington has a non league and former professional football team, Workington Reds, as well as a Pro rugby league and former challenge cup winning team, Workington Town, and a professional speedway team, the Workington Comets.

Related Topics:
Workington Reds - Workington Town - Speedway - Workington Comets

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The town has rail and bus connections to other towns and villages in West Cumbria, Penrith, Carlisle, Barrow-in-Furness and occasional through trains to Newcastle.

Related Topics:
Penrith - Carlisle - Barrow-in-Furness - Newcastle

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