Worsley

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Worsley, is a town in the metropolitan borough of the City of Salford in Greater Manchester, England.

It is known as a terminus of the Bridgewater Canal.

The canal runs from what used to be a quarry at Worsley Delph – where it links with the old coal mine workings of the 3rd Duke of Bridgewater – to Castlefield in Manchester. This canal is fed by the water drained from the mine workings, and is known as the first true canal in England (as opposed to a river navigation), however, the Sankey Canal which is to the west, towards Liverpool, was constructed several years before the Bridgewater and has true claim to this title. When the canal was in use (other than for leisure), the village had many industries to support the life of the canal. There is a monument to the Duke of Bridgewater on the village green. His home, Worsley Old Hall still stands but Worsley New Hall, the home of his descendants is now demolished.

Famous people to come from Worsley include England cricket captain Michael Vaughn and the world's only non-Spanish bull fighter. It was also home to famous footballers David Beckham, Ryan Giggs and Jason Wilcox.