Haydock
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Haydock is within of the Borough of St.Helens, Merseyside, England and is in the historic 'County of Lancashire'. It was one of the United Kingdom's richest areas in coal and coal mining. The last mine in Haydock closed in the 1960's bringing to an end coal mining in the area. Surrounded by farmland, much of the village's expansion was due to mining and canal transport. In the early 1900's Haydock had no fewer than three railway stations along the line passing through from St.Helens to Lowton.
Haydock's Collieries were principally owned by Richard Evans (and Co), whose name can be found today in two of the villages schools: Richard Evans Infant and Richard Evans Junior Schools.
Other schools in the area include Haydock Sports College, formerly known as Haydock High School, and Legh Vale.
Haydock is, of course, the home of the famous 'Haydock Park' racecourse, which is situated north of the A580 (east lancashire road) and east of the M6 motorway.
[edit] Place-name meaning
Haydock's etymology is doubtful.
Haydock is known nationally for its race-course, and as a regional road transport hub. Situated at the meeting point between the M6 and A580 East Lancashire Road, it is close to within 20 miles of both Manchester and Liverpool.
The village is often referred to by the colloquial name of 'Yick', and its inhabitants may be referred to/refer to the themselves (affectionately) as 'Yickers'.
