Worsley: Guide

Worsley, is a town in the City of Salford in Greater Manchester, England.

It is known as the start of the Bridgewater Canal.

The canal runs from what used to be a quarry at Worsley Delph – where it links with the old coal Mining|mine workings of the Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater|3rd Duke of Bridgewater – to Castlefield in Manchester. This canal is fed by the water drained from the mine workings, and is known as the first true canal in England (as opposed to a river navigation), however, the Sankey Canal which is to the west, towards Liverpool, was constructed several years before the Bridgewater and has true claim to this title. When the canal was in use (other than for leisure), the village had many industries to support the life of the canal. There is a monument to the Duke of Bridgewater on the village green. His home, Worsley Old Hall still stands but Worsley New Hall, and the Brick Hall the home of his descendants are now demolished.

Famous people to come from Worsley include the actress Helen Cherry (the granddaughter of Jesse Wallwork the managing director of Bridgewater Estates), Mary Wibberley (the Authoress), England cricket captain Michael Vaughan, England cricketers the Tyldesleys, Kenneth Wolstenholme (the Television commentator), the world's only non-Spanish bull fighter. It was also home to famous footballers David Beckham, Ryan Giggs, Alan Ball, Frank Worthington and Jason Wilcox.

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