River Mersey
The title of this article is ambiguous. For other meanings, see Mersey (disambiguation).
The River Mersey [ˈmɜ:zi] is a river in northwest England. The name comes from Anglo-Saxon and means border river.
The Mersey is formed from three rivers: Etherow, Goyt and Tame, these become the Mersey near Stockport, Greater Manchester. Near Flixton the Irwell joins the Mersey. This then flows through Stockport, Didsbury, Stretford, Urmston, Flixton, Cadishead, Hollins Green, Warburton, Rixton, Woolston, Warrington, Great Sankey, Moore, Norton, Widnes and Runcorn. After the Irwell joins the Mersey, it unites with the Manchester Ship Canal as far as Warrington. At Runcorn the Weaver joins the river, which here widens into an estuary and flows past Liverpool and Birkenhead into Liverpool Bay on the Irish Sea. By then the Mersey has covered a distance of 112 kilometres.
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Course of the Mersey (red)
The river is often associated with Liverpool. This has also been reflected musically in songs such as Ferry 'cross the Mersey (by Gerry & the Pacemakers) or in the Merseybeat of the 1960s, which gave the river international fame. The county of Merseyside is named after the river. The football derby played between Liverpool clubs Everton FC and Liverpool FC is known as the Merseyside Derby.
Questions and Answers
Q: Where is the River Mersey located?
A: The River Mersey is located in north west England.
Q: How long is the River Mersey?
A: The river is 70 miles (112 km) long.
Q: Where does the River Mersey start and end?
A: The river starts from Stockport, Greater Manchester, and ends at Liverpool Bay, Merseyside.
Q: What historical significance does the River Mersey hold?
A: The river has been a part of the ancient county divide between Lancashire and Cheshire for centuries.
Q: Can the River Mersey be found in other parts of the world?
A: No, the River Mersey is located only in north west England.
Q: What kind of geographical feature is the River Mersey?
A: The River Mersey is a river.
Q: Does the River Mersey flow into the sea?
A: Yes, the river ends at Liverpool Bay, Merseyside, which is a part of the Irish Sea.
