Melling, Merseyside
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| Melling | |
  Melling shown within Merseyside |
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| Population | 2,810 (Parish) |
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| OS grid reference | |
| Metropolitan borough | Sefton |
| Metropolitan county | Merseyside |
| Region | North West |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LIVERPOOL |
| Postcode district | L31 |
| Dialling code | 0151 |
| Police | Merseyside |
| Fire | Merseyside |
| Ambulance | North West |
| European Parliament | North West England |
| UK Parliament | Knowsley North and Sefton East |
| List of places: UK • England • Merseyside | |
Melling is a village within the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton, in Merseyside, England. Its name originates from the Anglo-Saxon roots for "The homestead of Maella", (or Malla). Lying close to Liverpool, the area was first settled by Maella's family in the 6th century. A 'Headless Cross' is located in the Parish Church.
The Leeds and Liverpool Canal passes the village, and during the years of the Industrial Revolution the village flourished through passing trade. Melling is near the Aintree Grand National horse racing course, which then crosses Melling Road (which actually runs from Walton to Aintree and does not go to Melling) soon after the start. There is also a Melling Steeplechase at the Grand National meeting. The local tithe barn is a popular music venue.
[edit] Famous people
- Will Sergeant, lead guitarist of Echo & the Bunnymen grew up here.
[edit] Melling Mount
The hamlet of Melling Mount is 1.2 miles from the village of Melling.
