Trafford Park

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. How big is Trafford Park?4.7 square miles (12 km2)
2. When was Trafford Park built?Late 19th century (as the world's first planned industrial estate)
3. What is the location?Metropolitan borough of Trafford, Greater Manchester, England, southwest of Manchester city centre
4. What is the languages?English
5. Why did Trafford Park start as a playground for factories?It was planned by Ernest Terah Hooley in 1896 to use the Manchester Ship Canal for trade and to create a self‑contained industrial zone.
6. How did Trafford Park help during the World Wars?It made important parts like the Rolls‑Royce Merlin engines that powered famous planes such as the Spitfire and Lancaster bomber, and it employed many workers.

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