Crank, Merseyside

Crank
Village
Crank
Crank shown within Merseyside
OS grid reference	SJ5045799710
Metropolitan borough	St Helens
Metropolitan county	Merseyside
Region	North West
Country	England
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	ST. HELENS
Postcode district	WA11
Dialling code	01744
Police	Merseyside
Fire	Merseyside
Ambulance	North West
EU Parliament	North West England
UK Parliament	St Helens North
List of places UK England Merseyside 53°29′35″N 2°45′00″W / 53.493°N 2.750°W / 53.493; -2.750Coordinates: 53°29′35″N 2°45′00″W / 53.493°N 2.750°W / 53.493; -2.750

Crank is a village near Rainford, Merseyside, England in the Metropolitan Borough of St Helens. Historically part of Lancashire, it is known locally for its ghost stories 'The White Rabbit of Crank' and 'Crank Caverns'.

The village has one public house - The Red Cat, the most famous person from Crank and the biggest Crank of all time, is Carmel Smith and is home to Fairfield Independent Hospital.

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