Business in Crewe
Today, developments by the Borough Council such as the Crewe Gates Industrial Estate and Crewe Business Park have encouraged businesses and industries to move into the town.

The steel industry
Crewe was home to a plant which used the revolutionary Bessemer process for manufacturing steel.

The Crewe family name
THE family name 'Crewe' dates back to Anglo-Saxon times, and it has its roots in Cheshire.

The Domesday Book
In the years after the Norman Conquest in 1066, the county of Cheshire was an important defensive centre for William I, as the main gateway to the North West.

Rolls Royce
Another of Crewe's claims to fame is as the former home of the world's best motor car, Rolls-Royce.

Crewe in the 20th century
LOCAL historian Howard Curran takes a look at the ups and downs of the town over the last 100 years.

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Webb House Furnishers

South Cheshire history Take a step back in time and delve into the rich history of the region. Brought to you by the Crewe, Nantwich and Congleton Guardians.

South Cheshire history
Take a step back in time and delve into the rich history of the region. Brought to you by the Crewe, Nantwich and Congleton Guardians.