Runcorn is a historic industrial town situated in the borough of Halton, in Cheshire, on the southern bank of the River Mersey. The area is synonymous with the iconic Silver Jubilee Bridge and its close association with the Mersey Gateway, which connects the town conveniently to both Liverpool and Widnes. Runcorn has roots stretching back to the medieval period, developed significantly in the industrial revolution, and is today shaped by a mix of canal-side heritage and large post-war housing estates.