the parish had a population of 25,448 and the built up area had a population of 21,275.

Toponymy

The place-name Workington is first attested in an Anglo-Saxon charter of 946, as Wurcingtun. It appears as Wirchingetona in about 1150, meaning "the town or settlement of Weorc or Wirc's people". The "Work" element is therefore derived from a person's name.

History

Between 79 and 122 CE, Roman forts, mile-forts and watchtowers were built

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