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4 unusual facts about Winsford


1844 in the United Kingdom

Winsford rock salt mine opens in Cheshire; by 2012 it will be Britain's oldest working mine.

Compass Minerals

Winsford – home of Britain's largest rock salt mine, owned by Compass Minerals

Danny Fox

Fox was born in Winsford, Cheshire and learnt his trade at his boyhood club Everton's youth system but the closest he came to a first team appearance was as an 18-year-old being named on the bench for Everton's home match against Aston Villa in October 2004.

Irlam F.C.

The season finished with an 8th place finish with the highlights being away wins at AFC Liverpool and Winsford United of the premier division in the cup.



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