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Revision as of 15:51, 29 June 2004 by Eddpayne (talk | contribs) (move stub footer, clean some spelling and wikify)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)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.
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.
Workington is the capital of West Cumbria, ahead of its neighbour and rival Whitehaven. A stronger amenity and leisure base such as more shops, pubs/clubs/bars, cinema screens and schools make it the flagship town of West Cumbria. Workington also boasts 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.
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.
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