Frodsham

This article is about the town in Cheshire, for the clock maker, see Charles Frodsham.

Frodsham from Frodsham Hill

Frodsham (approximate population 9000) is a small market town in the county of Cheshire in North West England. Approximately 4 miles west of Runcorn and just west of the River Weaver, it overlooks the River Mersey estuary. In the medieval period it was an important borough and port belonging to the earls of Chester.

The town is of Saxon origin; its 11th century church is mentioned in the Domesday Book. When a salt refinery was opened in 1694, salt was brought by river from Northwich.

Frodsham was the headquarters of Runcorn Rural District Council. In 1974 the district was split between Halton Borough Council, Warrington Borough Council and Vale Royal District Council (now Vale Royal Borough Council.) The Village of Frodsham was in Vale Royal. In the early 1990's Vale Royal Borough Council opened a new purpose-built headquarters in Winsford. At the same time, its offices in Hartford near Northwich (the former headquarters of Northwich Rural District Council) and at Castle Park in Frodsham (the former headquarters of Runcorn Rural District Council) became downgraded. The Hartford site was sold for housing. The future of the Castle Park site became an ongoing issue for the people of Frodsham.

In 1982 the parish council became Frodsham Town Council and Frodsham was no longer a village. The Chair of the parish council became the Mayor of Frodsham. The council has no more powers. The majority of powers are still held by Cheshire County Council and Vale Royal Borough Council.

Frodsham, like the neighbouring village Helsby, has a hill overlooking the Mersey Estuary which is popular with walkers.

Frodsham is home to Frodsham High School, a Science and Technology College but it is faced with closure and amalgamation with Helsby High School

Famous people from Frodsham

Gary Barlow, famous as the songwriter in 1990s boy band Take That grew up in Frodsham.

Djibril Cissé, Liverpool and France footballer, now lives in Frodsham and acquired the title 'Lord of the manor of Frodsham' when he bought Ridge Manor House on Manley Road in 2005.

Patrick Larley, classical composer, conductor, organist and solo singer was born in Frodsham in 1951.

Bob Carolgees, 80s TV entertainer, who owns a candle shop at the Lady Hayes Craft Centre, on the Kingsley Road out of Frodsham, but sadly without Spit the Dog.

Daniel Craig, English actor, famous for his role in the popular movie Layer Cake, and also the latest James Bond. His family owned the Ring O’ Bells pub in Frodsham, and he made his stage debut at the age of six in "Oliver!" at Frodsham Church of England primary school. ()

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