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Known for
The Leigh Harriers (a famous athletics club), the coal mining heritage, the Turnpike arts centre, and a Greater Manchester town between Wigan and Warrington
A little history
Leigh grew as a coal mining and cotton manufacturing town. The Leigh Harriers athletic club has produced world-class athletes including a number of Commonwealth and Olympic competitors. The town has been regenerating its town centre through arts investment.
The Turnpike arts centre for local cultural events. The town centre market for local produce. Pennington Flash Country Park — one of Greater Manchester's best — for walking and birdwatching.
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The town has independent cafes and local food. The South Asian community supports good local restaurants. Wigan nearby has improving independent food.
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Leigh is a place in Greater Manchester known for the Leigh Harriers (a famous athletics club), the coal mining heritage, the Turnpike arts centre, and a Greater Manchester town between Wigan and Warrington. Leigh grew as a coal mining and cotton manufacturing town. The population is around 45,000.
The town has independent cafes and local food. The South Asian community supports good local restaurants. Wigan nearby has improving independent food.
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