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'''Davyhulme''' is an area of [[Trafford]], [[Greater Manchester]], England. [[Historic counties of England|Historically]] in [[Lancashire]], it is contiguous with the town of [[Urmston]]. The population of the two Trafford wards at the [[United Kingdom Census 2011|2011 census]] was 19,634.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=13689334&c=Davyhulme&d=14&e=62&g=6347348&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=1&s=1452269227109&enc=1|title=Trafford/Davyhulme West ward population 2011|accessdate=8 January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=13689333&c=Davyhulme&d=14&e=62&g=6347334&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=1&s=1452269562500&enc=1|title=Trafford/ Davyhulme East Ward population 2011|accessdate=8 January 2015}}</ref>
'''Davyhulme''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|d|eɪ|v|i|h|j|uː|m}})<ref>{{cite LPD|3}}</ref> is an area of [[Urmston]] in [[Greater Manchester]], England, and the [[Historic counties of England|historic county]] of [[Lancashire]]. The population at the [[United Kingdom Census 2011|2011 census]] was 19,634.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=13689334&c=Davyhulme&d=14&e=62&g=6347348&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=1&s=1452269227109&enc=1|title=Trafford/Davyhulme West ward population 2011|accessdate=8 January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=13689333&c=Davyhulme&d=14&e=62&g=6347334&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=1&s=1452269562500&enc=1|title=Trafford/ Davyhulme East Ward population 2011|accessdate=8 January 2015}}</ref>


==Davyhulme Sewage Works==
==Davyhulme Sewage Works==


The area is notable for [[Davyhulme Sewage Works]], one of the largest wastewater treatment plants in Europe. Opened in 1894, the site is operated by [[United Utilities]] and serves a population of 1.2 million in and around the city of [[Manchester]]. The facility includes a biogas [[combined heat and power]] facility, producing renewable energy from gas produced by the [[anaerobic digestion]] of sewage.<ref>[http://www.clarke-energy.com/2014/united-utilities-davyhulme-wwtw-chp-plant/ United Utilities Davyhulme Biogas CHP Plant], www.clarke-energy.com, retrieved 7 July 2014</ref>
The area is notable for [[Davyhulme Sewage Works]], one of the largest wastewater treatment plants in Europe. Opened in 1894, the site is operated by [[United Utilities]] and serves a population of 1.2 million in and around the city of [[Manchester]]. The facility includes a [[biogas]] [[combined heat and power]] facility, producing renewable energy from gas produced by the [[anaerobic digestion]] of sewage.<ref>[http://www.clarke-energy.com/2014/united-utilities-davyhulme-wwtw-chp-plant/ United Utilities Davyhulme Biogas CHP Plant], www.clarke-energy.com, retrieved 7 July 2014</ref>


==Parks==
==Parks==


Davyhulme Millennium Nature Reserve is a green area set along the [[Manchester Ship Canal]], formerly part of the waterworks site. It is popular with dog-walkers, and children on bicycles. The area is owned by United Utilities.
Davyhulme Millennium Nature Reserve is a green area set along the [[Manchester Ship Canal]], formerly part of the waterworks site. It is popular with dog-walkers, and children on bicycles. The area is owned by United Utilities.<ref>{{cite web |title=Davyhulme Millenium Nature Reserve |url=https://www.visitmanchester.com/things-to-see-and-do/davyhulme-millenium-nature-reserve-p119581 |website=Visit Manchester |access-date=21 August 2023}}</ref>


Davyhulme Park is a [[green flag]]-awarded park in the area. It contains two large wildlife ponds, two bowling greens, tennis courts, children's playgrounds and a rose garden.
Davyhulme Park is a [[Green Flag Award|green flag awarded]] park in the area.<ref>{{cite web |title=Davyhulme Park |url=https://www.greenflagaward.org//park-summary/?park=3508 |website=Green Flag Award |access-date=21 August 2023}}</ref> It contains two large wildlife ponds, two bowling greens, tennis courts, children's playgrounds and a rose garden.


==Trafford General Hospital==
==Trafford General Hospital==
{{main|Trafford General Hospital}}
{{main|Trafford General Hospital}}

[[Trafford General Hospital]] opened in 1929 and was originally called Davyhulme Park Hospital. It became the first [[National Health Service|NHS]] hospital in 1948.<ref>http://www.cmft.nhs.uk/trafford-general-hospital {{Bare URL inline|date=June 2021}}</ref>
[[Trafford General Hospital]] opened in 1929 and was originally called Davyhulme Park Hospital. It became the first [[National Health Service|NHS]] hospital in 1948.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.cmft.nhs.uk/trafford-general-hospital| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150707215455/http://www.cmft.nhs.uk/trafford-general-hospital| archive-date = 2015-07-07| title = Central Manchester University Hospitals - NHS Foundation Trust - Trafford General Hospital}} </ref>


==Politics==
==Politics==
Politically Davyhulme is divided into the [[ward (politics)|electoral wards]] of Davyhulme East and Davyhulme West, although a part of Urmston is included in Davyhulme East and some of the neighbouring locality of [[Flixton, Greater Manchester|Flixton]] is included within Davyhulme West. The area generally elects [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative]] Councillors. However at the 2018 Local elections, 2 Labour Councillors were elected by the two wards.
Davyhulme is divided into the [[ward (politics)|electoral wards]] of Davyhulme East and Davyhulme West. Part of [[Urmston]] is in Davyhulme East and some of neighbouring [[Flixton, Greater Manchester|Flixton]] in Davyhulme West. The area generally elects [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative]] Councillors. However at the 2018 Local elections, 2 Labour Councillors were elected by the two wards.


It is in the [[Parliament of the United Kingdom|parliamentary constituency]] of [[Stretford and Urmston (UK Parliament constituency)|Stretford and Urmston]], but until the [[1997 United Kingdom general election|1997 general election]] it gave its name to the [[Davyhulme (UK Parliament constituency)|Davyhulme constituency]]. [[Winston Churchill]]'s grandson, also called [[Winston Churchill (1940–2010)|Winston Churchill]], was the [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative]] [[Member of Parliament|MP]] for more than 25&nbsp;years, but since 1997 [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour Party]] MPs have been elected.
It is in the [[Parliament of the United Kingdom|parliamentary constituency]] of [[Stretford and Urmston (UK Parliament constituency)|Stretford and Urmston]], but until the [[1997 United Kingdom general election|1997 general election]] it gave its name to the [[Davyhulme (UK Parliament constituency)|Davyhulme constituency]]. [[Winston Churchill]]'s grandson, also called [[Winston Churchill (1940–2010)|Winston Churchill]], was the [[Conservative Party (UK)|Conservative]] [[Member of Parliament|MP]] for more than 25&nbsp;years, but since 1997 [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour Party]] MPs have been elected.


==Notable people==
==Notable people==
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*[[Stuart Adamson]], guitarist, singer [[The Skids]] and [[Big Country]]
*[[Peter Collins (speedway rider)|Peter Collins]], world champion speedway rider
*[[Peter Collins (speedway rider)|Peter Collins]], world champion speedway rider
*[[Charles Ewart]], Scottish war hero, spent the last 16 years of his life here
*[[Charles Ewart]], Scottish war hero, spent the last 16 years of his life here
*[[Karl Green]], Bass, Vocals with 60s pop group [[Herman's Hermits]], Musician, Songwriter
*[[Karl Green]], bassist, vocalist with 60s pop group [[Herman's Hermits]], musician, songwriter
*[[Keith Hopwood]], Guitarist, Keyboards, Vocals with 60s pop group [[Herman's Hermits]], Record producer, Composer, Businessman
*[[Keith Hopwood]], guitarist, keyboards, vocalist with pop group [[Herman's Hermits]], record producer, composer, businessman
*[[Ian McShane]], actor<ref>{{cite web |last1=Molyneux |first1=Jess |title=Throwback photos of 'baby-faced' Greater Manchester celebs who made it big on the small screen and in Hollywood |url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/nostalgia/baby-faced-photos-greater-manchester-24275047 |website=Manchester Evening News |access-date=21 August 2023}}</ref>
*[[Steve Milner]], cricketer
*[[Steve Milner]], cricketer
*[[Morrissey]], Former lead singer of [[the Smiths]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/kind-animals-ill-kill-you-7840498|title = Be kind to animals or I'll kill you: Vegan Morrissey doesn't mince his words on controversial new T-shirt|date = 26 September 2014}}</ref>
*[[Morrissey]], former lead singer of [[The Smiths]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/incoming/kind-animals-ill-kill-you-7840498|title = Be kind to animals or I'll kill you: Vegan Morrissey doesn't mince his words on controversial new T-shirt|date = 26 September 2014}}</ref>
*[[Jim Noir]] (real name Alan Roberts), composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist
*[[Jim Noir]] (real name Alan Roberts), composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist
*[[Peter Noone]], singer with pop group [[Herman's Hermits]]
*[[Peter Noone]], singer with pop group [[Herman's Hermits]]
*[[David Andrew Phoenix]], biochemist
*[[David Andrew Phoenix]], biochemist
*[[Ian McShane]], actor
*[[Nicky Reid]], footballer
*[[Paul Stenning]], author
*[[Paul Stenning]], author
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*[[Stuart Adamson]], Guitarist, singer [[The Skids]] and [[Big Country]]


==See also==
==See also==
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[[Category:Areas of Greater Manchester]]
[[Category:Areas of Greater Manchester]]
[[Category:Geography of Trafford]]
[[Category:Geography of Trafford]]
[[Category:Urmston]]

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53°27′21″N 2°22′06″W / 53.455881°N 2.368252°W / 53.455881; -2.368252

Davyhulme (/ˈdeɪvihjuːm/)[1] is an area of Urmston in Greater Manchester, England, and the historic county of Lancashire. The population at the 2011 census was 19,634.[2][3]

Davyhulme Sewage Works[edit]

The area is notable for Davyhulme Sewage Works, one of the largest wastewater treatment plants in Europe. Opened in 1894, the site is operated by United Utilities and serves a population of 1.2 million in and around the city of Manchester. The facility includes a biogas combined heat and power facility, producing renewable energy from gas produced by the anaerobic digestion of sewage.[4]

Parks[edit]

Davyhulme Millennium Nature Reserve is a green area set along the Manchester Ship Canal, formerly part of the waterworks site. It is popular with dog-walkers, and children on bicycles. The area is owned by United Utilities.[5]

Davyhulme Park is a green flag awarded park in the area.[6] It contains two large wildlife ponds, two bowling greens, tennis courts, children's playgrounds and a rose garden.

Trafford General Hospital[edit]

Main article: Trafford General Hospital

Trafford General Hospital opened in 1929 and was originally called Davyhulme Park Hospital. It became the first NHS hospital in 1948.[7]

Politics[edit]

Davyhulme is divided into the electoral wards of Davyhulme East and Davyhulme West. Part of Urmston is in Davyhulme East and some of neighbouring Flixton in Davyhulme West. The area generally elects Conservative Councillors. However at the 2018 Local elections, 2 Labour Councillors were elected by the two wards.

It is in the parliamentary constituency of Stretford and Urmston, but until the 1997 general election it gave its name to the Davyhulme constituency. Winston Churchill's grandson, also called Winston Churchill, was the Conservative MP for more than 25 years, but since 1997 Labour Party MPs have been elected.

Notable people[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Wells, John C. (2008). Longman Pronunciation Dictionary (3rd ed.). Longman. ISBN 978-1-4058-8118-0.
  2. ^ "Trafford/Davyhulme West ward population 2011". Retrieved 8 January 2016.
  3. ^ "Trafford/ Davyhulme East Ward population 2011". Retrieved 8 January 2015.
  4. ^ United Utilities Davyhulme Biogas CHP Plant, www.clarke-energy.com, retrieved 7 July 2014
  5. ^ "Davyhulme Millenium Nature Reserve". Visit Manchester. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  6. ^ "Davyhulme Park". Green Flag Award. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  7. ^ "Central Manchester University Hospitals - NHS Foundation Trust - Trafford General Hospital". Archived from the original on 7 July 2015.
  8. ^ Molyneux, Jess. "Throwback photos of 'baby-faced' Greater Manchester celebs who made it big on the small screen and in Hollywood". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
  9. ^ "Be kind to animals or I'll kill you: Vegan Morrissey doesn't mince his words on controversial new T-shirt". 26 September 2014.
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