What is Wilmslow?
Q: What is Wilmslow?
A: Wilmslow is a small town and civil parish in the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England.
Q: What is the population of Wilmslow?
A: According to the 2011 census, the population of Wilmslow was 24,497.
Q: Why is Wilmslow considered to be one of the most sought-after places to live in the UK after Central London?
A: Wilmslow falls within the Cheshire Golden Triangle, which is considered a highly affluent area. It is also a desirable place to live due to its proximity to major cities like Manchester and Liverpool.
Q: What is the meaning of the name "Wilmslow"?
A: The name "Wilmslow" derives from the Anglo-Saxon "Wīghelmes hlāw" which means "mound of a man called Wīghelm".
Q: Does Wilmslow have a railway station?
A: Yes, Wilmslow has a railway station on the Crewe–Manchester line.
Q: Which major cities can be directly accessed through Wilmslow's railway station?
A: Wilmslow's railway station offers direct trains to Manchester Airport, Manchester itself, London, Liverpool, Crewe, Shrewsbury, and South Wales.
Q: Who died in Wilmslow and what is the reason for their death?
A: Mathematician, computer scientist, and logician Alan Turing died in Wilmslow. The reason for his death, which is said to be suicide, is still disputed.
