Egremont
Egremont is a market community, civil parish and 2 electoral wards (North and also South) in the Borough of Copeland in Cumbria, England, 5 miles (8.0 km) south of Whitehaven and on the River Ehen. Historically in Cumberland, the community, which lies at the foot of Uldale Valley and also Dent Fell, has a lengthy commercial heritage including dyeing, weaving and iron ore mining. It had a population of 7,444 in 2001, raising to 8,194 at the 2011 Census. The town's layout today is similar as at the time of Richard de Lucy around 1200 with its vast Main Street opening out into the market location. The remains of the Norman castle, integrated in the 12th century, are situated at the southern end of Main Street near the market area. Egremont was approved a charter for a market and annual fair by King Henry III in 1266. The resulting annual Crab Fair currently holds the World Gurning Championships. The modern-day economic situation is improved solutions, media as well as tourist, together with nuclear industry at Sellafield.