Congleton

Congleton, United Kingdom (GB)

The town is known locally as Beartown from a supposed incident in the 1620’s when funds saved for a new Bible were diverted to purchase a new bear for the ‘sport’ of bearbaiting which was popular at the time.

Congleton

Congleton, United Kingdom (GB)

Congleton is a small market town in the ceremonial (historically)country of Cheshire. Since 1 April 2009 it has been in the Cheshire East Council unitary authority area.

It is located approximately half-way between the cities of Manchester and Stoke-on-Trent in the Dane Valley.

The town is known locally as Beartown from a supposed incident in the 1620’s when funds saved for a new Bible were diverted to purchase a new bear for the ‘sport’ of bearbaiting which was popular at the time.

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