About Rainford in Merseyside

The town of Rainford is a small town located in the county of Merseyside, England. The town is situated on the River Alt, and is home to a population of just over 4,000 people. The town has a long history, and was first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. Rainford was originally a small hamlet, but grew rapidly during the Industrial Revolution, when it became a major centre for coal mining and iron production. The town continued to grow throughout the 20th century, and today is a thriving community with a variety of shops, businesses and amenities. Rainford is well-connected, with good road and rail links to the rest of the country, and is just a short drive from the city of Liverpool.