Runcorn is an industrial town and cargo port in Halton, Cheshire, UK. Pictured Wigg Island, also known as Wigg Island Community
Runcorn is an industrial town and cargo port in Halton, Cheshire, UK. Pictured Wigg Island, also known as Wigg Island Community Park, is a Local Nature Reserve in Runcorn, Halton in Cheshire, England. It lies between the River Mersey and the Manchester Ship Canal. It was opened on 19 April 2002 by the Mayor of Halton and Bill Oddie. The island is named after Charles Wigg, who started an alkali works there in the 1860s to extract copper from its ore. It was originally served by the Runcorn to Latchford Canal, and later by the Manchester Ship Canal. During the Second World War it was a centre for the production of mustard gas as Wiggs Works East, then Randles. After the war it was operated by ICI. Production ended in the 1960s. The Cheshire Wildlife Trust manages the Wigg Island Visitor Centre in Wigg Island Community Park through a partnership with Halton Borough Council. The centre is open on Fridays and Sundays from April through September. Visitor can learn about local wildlife and enjoy refreshments. UK Great Britain British United Kingdom Europe European island England English isle northern northwest UK Gtr greater city centre town
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