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Wellingborough

district, England, United Kingdom
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Wellingborough is a town and district within the administrative and historic county of Northamptonshire, England. Situated east of Northampton along the River Nene, it developed as a market town during the Middle Ages. Following a fire in 1738, the town was rebuilt on its current location. Historically, Wellingborough's economy has been supported by industries such as leather goods manufacturing, flour milling, and brewing. The borough encompasses a rural area south of the town.1

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  1. Wellingborough
  2. list of cities and towns in the United Kingdom - Northamptonshire (county)
  3. Northampton

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