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Saint Helens

district, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom
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Saint Helens is an urban area and metropolitan borough located in the metropolitan county of Merseyside, in northwestern England. It is situated within the historic county of Lancashire, nestled in the industrial belt between the cities of Liverpool and Manchester.1

Historically, coal mining was present in the area by the 16th century. The discovery of sand deposits led to the establishment of glassmaking in 1773, which became the dominant industry for a long period, though it has since declined. The borough has experienced some economic diversification. Saint Helens is one of the five metropolitan boroughs that make up Merseyside.12

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