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'''Appleton''' is a [[civil parish]] and suburb of [[Warrington]] in [[Cheshire]], England. It is seen as place more conservative but Nathan Gray was spotted knocking down conservative signs. The Labour party then regained control of Appleton and they have become socialist and accepted George Smith as a local hero thanks to the work of a local immigrant called Mo Thejer.
'''Appleton''' is a [[civil parish]] and suburb of [[Warrington]], in the [[Borough of Warrington|Warrington]] district, in the ceremonial county of [[Cheshire]], England.


==Geography and landmarks==
==Geography and landmarks==
The [[A49 road (Great Britain)|A49 road]] runs from neighbouring [[Stockton Heath]] up the hill into Appleton and links Warrington town centre with the [[M56 motorway]].
The [[A49 road (Great Britain)|A49 road]] runs from neighbouring [[Stockton Heath]] up the hill into Appleton and links Warrington town centre with the [[M56 motorway]].


At the top of Appleton is Warrington Golf Club. There is also a large cemetery situated nearby which is named Fox Covert Cemetery. The cemetery has excellent views overlooking the whole of Warrington and is locally called Hillcliffe. This is a very popular vantage point on special occasions, such as [[Guy Fawkes Night]] and [[New Year's Eve]].
At the top of Appleton is Warrington Golf Club. There is also a large cemetery situated nearby which is named Fox Covert Cemetery. The cemetery is locally called Hillcliffe.


There are four schools in Appleton: [[Bridgewater High School (Warrington)|Bridgewater High School]], Broomfields Junior School, St Monica's Catholic Primary School and Cobbs Infant and Nursery School.
There are four schools in Appleton: [[Bridgewater High School (Warrington)|Bridgewater High School]], Broomfields Junior School, St Monica's Catholic Primary School and Cobbs Infant and Nursery School.

==Notable people==

[[Beatle]] [[George Harrison]] bought his parents, Harry and Louise Harrison, a bungalow, Sevenoaks, on Old Pewterspear Lane in 1965 to enable them to escape the pressures of fans who visited their Liverpool home. Harrison wrote ''[[While My Guitar Gently Weeps]]'' at the bungalow.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2008-11-24 |title=Beatles link to Warrington, 40 years on |url=https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/3872735.george-harrison-composed-famous-song-in-appleton/ |access-date=2024-06-10 |website=Warrington Guardian |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Davies |first=Hunter |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=FFIyCwAAQBAJ&dq=george+harrison+appleton+warrington&pg=PT422 |title=The Beatles Book |date=2016-09-01 |publisher=Random House |isbn=978-1-4735-0247-5 |language=en}}</ref>

Screenwriter [[Richard Curtis]] lived at Merricourt on Windmill Lane during the 1970s. His university friend [[Rowan Atkinson]] was an occasional visitor to the house.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-05-17 |title=Lovely memories of life with the Curtis family |url=https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/15290907.lovely-memories-of-life-with-the-curtis-family/ |access-date=2024-06-10 |website=Warrington Guardian |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2008-07-14 |title=£2m price tag for Richard Curtis's house |url=https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/3201996.2m-price-tag-for-richard-curtiss-house/ |access-date=2024-06-10 |website=Warrington Guardian |language=en}}</ref>

Journalist and first female editor of the [[Sun]] [[Rebekah Brooks]] (nee Wade) attended [[Appleton Hall High School]], now [[Bridgewater High School, Warrington|Bridgewater High School]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Addley |first=Esther |date=8 July 2011 |title=Rebekah Brooks: A ruthless, charming super-schmoozer |url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/2011/jul/08/rebekah-brooks-profile-phone-hacking |archive-date= |access-date=11 June 2024 |work=The Guardian}}</ref>

Playwright and screenwriter [[Tim Firth]], famous for [[Calendar Girls]], attended Appleton Hall High School.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Kelly |first=Rebecca |date=9 December 2006 |title=Writer Tim Firth's nativity is based on school days |url=https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/1064438.writer-tim-firths-nativity-is-based-on-school-days/ |access-date=11 June 2024 |work=Warrington Guardian}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
{{Portal|Cheshire}}
{{Portal|Cheshire}}
*[[Listed buildings in Appleton, Cheshire]]
*[[Listed buildings in Appleton, Cheshire]]

==References==
{{reflist}}


== External links ==
== External links ==

Latest revision as of 02:34, 19 August 2024

Appleton
Appleton is located in Cheshire
Appleton
Appleton
Location within Cheshire
Population10,265 
OS grid referenceSJ620843
Civil parish
  • Appleton
Unitary authority
Ceremonial county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townWARRINGTON
Postcode districtWA4
Dialling code01925
PoliceCheshire
FireCheshire
AmbulanceNorth West
UK Parliament
List of places
UK
England
Cheshire
53°21′03″N 2°32′39″W / 53.3508°N 2.5441°W / 53.3508; -2.5441

Appleton is a civil parish and suburb of Warrington, in the Warrington district, in the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England.

Geography and landmarks

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The A49 road runs from neighbouring Stockton Heath up the hill into Appleton and links Warrington town centre with the M56 motorway.

At the top of Appleton is Warrington Golf Club. There is also a large cemetery situated nearby which is named Fox Covert Cemetery. The cemetery is locally called Hillcliffe.

There are four schools in Appleton: Bridgewater High School, Broomfields Junior School, St Monica's Catholic Primary School and Cobbs Infant and Nursery School.

Notable people

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Beatle George Harrison bought his parents, Harry and Louise Harrison, a bungalow, Sevenoaks, on Old Pewterspear Lane in 1965 to enable them to escape the pressures of fans who visited their Liverpool home. Harrison wrote While My Guitar Gently Weeps at the bungalow.[1][2]

Screenwriter Richard Curtis lived at Merricourt on Windmill Lane during the 1970s. His university friend Rowan Atkinson was an occasional visitor to the house.[3][4]

Journalist and first female editor of the Sun Rebekah Brooks (nee Wade) attended Appleton Hall High School, now Bridgewater High School.[5]

Playwright and screenwriter Tim Firth, famous for Calendar Girls, attended Appleton Hall High School.[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Beatles link to Warrington, 40 years on". Warrington Guardian. 24 November 2008. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
  2. ^ Davies, Hunter (1 September 2016). The Beatles Book. Random House. ISBN 978-1-4735-0247-5.
  3. ^ "Lovely memories of life with the Curtis family". Warrington Guardian. 17 May 2017. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
  4. ^ "£2m price tag for Richard Curtis's house". Warrington Guardian. 14 July 2008. Retrieved 10 June 2024.
  5. ^ Addley, Esther (8 July 2011). "Rebekah Brooks: A ruthless, charming super-schmoozer". The Guardian. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
  6. ^ Kelly, Rebecca (9 December 2006). "Writer Tim Firth's nativity is based on school days". Warrington Guardian. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
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