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Nuneaton is the largest town in Warwickshire, its in the council borough of Nuneaton and Bedworth.
Nuneaton is located 13 km (8 miles) north of Coventry, 32 km (20 miles) east of Birmingham and 166 km (103 miles) northwest of London. The 2001 census recorded Nuneaton has a population of 70,721.
Nuneaton is near the M6 and M69 Motorways, and the A5 road.
It is also an important railway junction, served by the West Coast Main Line and also by the Birmingham to Leicester railway line, and by a line to Coventry and Bedworth. The Coventry Canal and the River Anker run through Nuneaton.
Places near to Nuneaton include Atherstone, Bedworth, hinckley, coventry and Tamworth.
Nuneaton is most famous for its associations with the 19th century auther George Eliot, born on a farm on the Arbury Estate just outside Nuneaton in 1819. She lived in the town for much of her early life. In fiction, Nuneaton is referred to as "Milby" in the George Eliot novel Scenes of Clerical Life (1858).
History
Nuneaton's name came from a 12th century Benedictine Nunnery (parts of which still survive) from which around much of the town grew. Prior to this it was a settlement known as 'Etone', thought to mean 'small settlement by a river'. Nuneaton was listed in the Domesday book as a small hamlet.
A market was established in 1233 (and is still held today). The first recorded use of the modern name was in 1247 when a document recorded it as 'Nonne Eton'. The Nunnery fell into disrepair after 1539 (with Henry VIII's dissolution of the monasteries).
Nuneaton grew gradually from the 17th century onwards, due to its position at the centre of the Warwickshire coalfields. At the time of the first national census in 1801 Nuneaton was already one of the largest towns in Warwickshire, with a population of 5,000. During the Industrial Revolution in the 19th Century Nuneaton developed a large textile industry.
Other industries which developed in the town included Tile and Brick making and Brewing. By 1901 the population of Nuneaton had grown to 25,000.
Due largely to munitions factories located in Nuneaton, the town suffered heavy bombing damage during Worls War ll. The heaviest bombing raid on Nuneaton took place on 17 May 1941, when 100 people were killed, 380 houses were destroyed, and over 10,000 homes were damaged, a few smaller raids took place on Nuneaton, most notably on the 25th June 1942. As a result of the bombing, much of the town centre was re-built in the post war years.
On 1st April 1974, Nuneaton's council was merged with that of nearby Bedworth to form the borough of Nuneaton and Bedworth.
Nuneaton's traditional industries like textiles and manufacturing have declined drastically in the postwar years. Due to its good transport links, Nuneaton is now largely a commuter town for nearby Coventry and Birmingham. However electronics and distribution remain major economic activities in the town. One of the biggest developments in the town's history, the multi-million pound Ropewalk Shopping Centre, opened on 1 September 2005 to give the town extra income from shopping and attract more visitors and retailers. The town centre itself has undergone a successful transition from being an uninteresting 'dormitory town' service centre in the 1980s to a relatively thriving and well-planned retail and business district by the 2000s.
Media
The local radio stations are Mercia FM ( independent radio network), BBC Coventry and Warwickshire, which are both based in the nearby city of Coventry and also Fosseway Radio which is broadcasted from the nearby town of Hinckley. The local newspapers are the Nuneaton Evening Telegraph, a localised version of the Coventry Evening Telegraph, the Heartland Evening News and the Weekly Tribune, which is a free paper delivered to most homes in the area weekly.
Recreation
The major football team in the town is Nuneaton Borough, who play in the Conference North division. The club achieved a notable success on 7 January 2006 when they drew 1-1 with Premiership club Middlesbrough at Manor Park in the FA Cup 3rd round; believed by many fans to be the biggest day in the team's history (Nuneaton had never played a competitive game against a Premiership team prior to this). If they had won the replay, they would have met Coventry City in the next round. In July 2006, Nuneaton astonishingly beat Coventry 3-2 in a pre-season friendly game, coming back from 2-0 down after 30 minutes.
There are three Rugby Union teams in the town:Nuneaton RFC (nicknamed the Nuns), play in National 2 after gaining promotion via the play-off in the 2005-2006 season. They run sides from U7's to U19's, an academy, a development side and a 1st team as well as a ladies' team. Nuneaton Old Edwardians, "The Eds" represent the best level for the non-professional local player. Playing in Midlands 3 West (South) and based in Weddington, the club is well known for its annual Tens Tournament which features both Men's and Ladies' Competitions. The Club is already planning its Centenary Year in 2010. Manor Park is the third Nuneaton side - playing in the Warwickshire 1 league.
There are many Leisure Centres in the town and the Pingles Leisure Centre was rebuilt in 2004 and includes indoor and outdoor swimming areas, saunas, a dance studio and gym. There is also an associated athletics stadium - the Pingles Stadium - which has a seated stand and is used for a variety of athletics events and a football ground.
Transport links: Nuneaton railway stn - 6m Birmingham airport - 17m Places to go: Coventry Cathedral - 10m Midland Air Museum - 10m Twycross Zoo - 11m Coombe Abbey (and country Park) - 12m Kenilworth Castle - 15m NEC - 17m. Also Snowdome Indoor Ski Slopes Tamworth, Belgrade Theatre,Coventry Warwick Arts Centre. Nightclubs: Liquid and Envy, Leicester Road, Nuneaton, Chicago Rock Café, Newdegate Street, Nuneaton. Other Places to Visit Arbury Hall, Cadeby Light Railway, Lunt Roman Fort, Warwick Castle, West Midlands Safari Park, Snibston Discovery Park and Drayton Manor Park & Zoo.
