Kells, Whitehaven

Kells is an area of Whitehaven in Cumbria, England, elevated on a cliff to the south of the town centre, overlooking the Irish Sea.

It was re-opened in 1955 to serve the Marchon chemical works (later a division of Albright and Wilson) in Kells.

When the Brake was again closed in 1986, it was the last standard gauge cable railway operating in the UK.

[2] With the change from phosphate-based detergents, the Marchon works was the victim of a gradual winding down process and finally closed in 2006.

Kells are known as the amateur challenge cup kings making excellent progress in the competition's history Kells have recently been crowned national conference division one winners – their third national conference title in as many years.