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The birthplace of Rugby League in the professional era (St Helens RFC are one of the sport's greatest clubs), the Pilkington glass heritage (the world's largest glass manufacturer was founded here), and a Merseyside town of sporting and industrial significance
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St Helens RFC — one of the most successful clubs in Rugby League history — have won numerous Challenge Cups and league titles. Pilkington Brothers, founded in St Helens in 1826, became the world's largest glass manufacturer and developed float glass, the technique used to make all modern flat glass. The town's identity is rooted in glass and rugby.
St Helens RFC at the Totally Wicked Stadium for Super League rugby — one of the finest experiences in British sport. The World of Glass museum for the Pilkington heritage. The town centre is improving.
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St Helens has good independent food. The town centre has improving independent restaurants. The South Asian community supports good local food.
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The birthplace of Rugby League in the professional era (St Helens RFC are one of the sport's greatest clubs), the Pilkington glass heritage (the world's largest glass manufacturer was founded here), and a Merseyside town of sporting and industrial significance Roam surfaces the hidden gems that make St Helens worth exploring.
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St Helens RFC drives sporting tourism. The glass heritage brings industrial visitors. Independent businesses serve the large local community. List your St Helens business on Roam to reach local customers in Merseyside.
Roam covers all of St Helens including Rainford, Eccleston, Newton-le-Willows, Billinge, Haydock. St Helens RFC at the Totally Wicked Stadium for Super League rugby — one of the finest experiences in British sport. The World of Glass museum for the Pilkington heritage. The town centre is improving.
