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