I was once told that public houses named 'the Griffin' in and around Widnes mark the spot where the Grffin's blood was spilt when some brave sould decided to slay it.
The legend of the griffin in Farnworth, Widnes, tells the story of a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. It is said that the griffin was a guardian of treasure hidden in the town and protected the people from harm. The legend has been passed down through generations as part of the town's folklore and history.
Farnworth's population is 25,264.
Widnes's population is 58,300.
John Farnworth was born in 1986.
Richard Farnworth died in 1666.
Widnes Saints was created in 2004.
Widnes Vikings was created in 1875.
Widnes F.C. was created in 2012.
Farnworth railway station was created in 1838.
Simon Farnworth was born on 1963-10-28.
Chloe Farnworth is 5' 6 1/2".
Farnworth railway station ended in 1841.
It takes 6.30 hours to get to london from Widnes