Settlement Association

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Darlington was also subjected to a 14th century Black Death visitation.

 

[DerekC]

Washington (Co Durham) like Darlington has a street called High Row

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Skelmersdale was another one of the "Second Wave" New Towns

 

[High Dyke]

Tyldesley is another location in the Lancashire Coalfield.

 

[backontrack]

Alston was also the surname of a sports commentator.

 

[cjp]

Lambley lies on the same river as Alston in Cumbria

 

[High Dyke]

Woolhampton, Berkshire also has a link to Benedictine monks.

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Hungerford also has historical links to the Kennet and Avon Canal.

 

[Springs Branch]

Maidenhead is also on the A4 trunk road.

 

[High Dyke]

Freckleton also stages a half marathon.

 

[Springs Branch]

Ashton-in-Makerfield was also the location of a turnpike toll gate.

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Astley also has historical connections to coal mining.

 

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Rick Astley was born in Newton-le-Willows.

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Cuerdley is another settlement that was passed through by the Sankey Canal.

 

[DerekC]

Drax is another place best known for its power station

 

[High Dyke]

Corby Glen also has a school founded by Charles Read.

 

[backontrack]

In the movie Guardians of the Galaxy, the character of Drax was played by Dave Bautista, who hails from Washington, D.C. There is also a Washington in Sunderland.

 

[backontrack]

Pickworth is also in South Kesteven.

 

[High Dyke]

Scredington in Lincolnshire also has a church dedicated to Saint Andrew.

 

[DerekC]

Gilbert of Ghent owned lands in Cherry Willingham as well as Pickworth

Scredington shared a station with Aswarby

 

[backontrack]

Bracebridge Heath is also in North Kesteven.

 

[High Dyke]

Carlton Scroop is also on the Viking Way.

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Prestwich in Greater Manchester also has a Grade I listed Anglican church.

 

[Springs Branch]

For those wanting an All-American dining experience, Cheadle also has a TGI Fridays restaurant.

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Compstall also lies on the line of the upper reaches of the River Mersey.

 

[Springs Branch]

Haigh also has a Country Park managed by the Local Authority.

 

[DerekC]

Walsgrave also had an Alexandra Colliery

 

[High Dyke]

Baginton is also on the River Sowe.

 

[Xenophon PCDGS]

Ambleside also has the remains of a Roman fort.

 

[cjp]

Grasmere is also in the Lake District