The railways turned Crewe from a small village into a major town, with the West Coast main line from London to Scotland passing through, and a junction with lines to Chester and North Wales, Liverpool, Manchester, Shrewsbury and Stoke on Trent.

Map locator - Crewe

Even prior to the railways, the area was at the hub of the transport network; this picture of the river Weaver at Acton Bridge ...


Bridge over the Weaver, Acton Bridge

Looking back further, Beeston Castle was built in the middle ages to defend the Cheshire Plain. It now stands as a ruin overlooking a peaceful landscape.


Beeston Castle - main entrance gate


Enjoying the view at Beeston Castle


Beeston Castle guards the Cheshire Plain


The bridge to the inner keep at Beeston Castle

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