Crewe

Crewe (pronounced kroo) is a railway town and civil parish in the county of Cheshire, England. It is famous for its large railway station, one of the most important and historical railway stations in the world.

It is situated 158 miles (254 km) north-west of London, 20 miles (32 km) south-east of Chester, and 28 miles (45 km) south of the centre of Manchester.

In 2011, Crewe's built up area had a population of 71,722 people, making it Cheshire third-most populous settlement.