Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Farnworth within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Farnworth, eccl. dist. and vil. with ry. sta., Prescot par., SW. Lancashire, --dist., pop. 9833; vil., 5 m. SE. of St Helens; P.O.; birthplace of William Smith (1450-1514), Bishop of Lichfield, founder of Brasenose College, Oxford.