Although Merseyside is a fairly young county, less than 50 years old- the area has a rich history dating back hundreds of years
There is one major historical event that took place here which you may be unaware of. Newton-le-Willows was home to the last significant battle of the Second English Civil War between the Roundheads, also known as Parliamentarians, led by Oliver Cromwell, and the Scottish Royalists.
The Battle of Winwick, also known as The Battle of Red Bank, took place in between Newton-le-Willows and Winwick in August 1648 and saw a Parliamentarian victory. Around 1600 soldiers were said to have died during the battle.
