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Known for
The railway junction (every British mainline railway runs through Crewe), the Rolls-Royce factory (made here since 1946), the Lyceum Theatre, and a Cheshire town entirely created by and for the railway
A little history
Crewe didn't exist before the railways — it was created from scratch in 1843 when the Grand Junction Railway moved its works here. The railway created the town, planned it, built the workers' housing, and ran everything. Rolls-Royce established their car manufacturing plant here in 1946 — every Rolls-Royce and Bentley is made in Crewe.
The Crewe Heritage Centre for the extraordinary railway story — you can see working locos. The Lyceum Theatre for excellent touring productions. The railway junction itself — more trains pass through Crewe than almost anywhere in Britain.
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The town centre has independent cafes and restaurants. The market for local Cheshire produce. The area around the station has improving food options.
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Frequently asked questions
Crewe is a place in Cheshire known for the railway junction (every British mainline railway runs through Crewe), the Rolls-Royce factory (made here since 1946), the Lyceum Theatre, and a Cheshire town entirely created by and for the railway. Crewe didn't exist before the railways — it was created from scratch in 1843 when the Grand Junction Railway moved its works here. The population is around 72,000.
The town centre has independent cafes and restaurants. The market for local Cheshire produce. The area around the station has improving food options.
Yes. Roam is a free local discovery app live in Crewe and across Cheshire. It is available on iOS and Android.
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Roam covers Crewe and the surrounding area in Cheshire, including Haslington, Shavington, Willaston, Wistaston, Coppenhall, Leighton, Nantwich and Sandbach.
