Old Billy is one of the great figures of Warrington history. Billy was born at Wilgreave Farm in Woolston in 1760 and died at Old Warps in Latchford in 1822. Old Billy is claimed by many people to have been the World’s oldest ever horse.

You can use the links below to find out more about Old Billy and his life in our child friendly history of Old Billy.

If this information whets your appetite, you could always follow the Old Billy Trail, along the route of the New Cut Canal, created by Woolston Parish Council and Culture Warrington, or you could read the beautiful children’s book written by Flick Goodman and illustrated by Stef Woof “Old Billy, A Horses Tale”, copies can be purchased from Warrington Museum or borrowed from one of Warrington’s libraries.