When did the name Worsley first appear in historical records?
The name Worsley first appeared in a Pipe roll from 1195 to 1196 as Werkesleia. The spelling Worsley did not appear until 1444, centuries after that initial mention.
Questions about Worsley
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What is the origin of the name Worsley according to scholars?
Scholars agree that the final part of the name comes from an Old English word meaning cleared land among woodland. The beginning of the name remains a subject of debate among place-name experts like Victor Watts with theories suggesting origins from personal names or Common Brittonic words for forest.
Who built the Bridgewater Canal and when did work commence on it?
Francis Egerton the third Duke of Bridgewater built the Bridgewater Canal starting in September 1760. Work commenced that month and the first boat crossed on the 17th of July 1761.
When did coal mining operations cease in Worsley?
The mines ceased production in 1887 marking the end of an era for the village. With the expiration of the Bridgewater Trust in 1903 the village began to change significantly.
How many people were rehoused under the Worsley Project scheme?
18,000 people were rehoused under this scheme which included new facilities shops and schools. The Worsley Project built 4,518 new houses in the urban district.
What is the population of the Worsley ward according to the United Kingdom Census 2001?
The ward had a population of 9,833 according to the United Kingdom Census 2001. Of these 4,801 were male and 5,032 female.