THE Dandy was one of the most popular children’s comics of all time.

But were you an avid reader when a cartoon version of Warrington was featured in its pages back in 1966?

The borough – including some of its famous faces and landmarks including St Elphin’s Church – was featured in the Dandy’s ‘My Home Town’ section.

And the town’s most beloved footballing son Roger Hunt, the Liverpool FC legend who recently died aged 83, was also pride of place months after winning the World Cup for England.

Ten-year-old Derek Crutchley was the youngster to thank after submitting Warrington for inclusion.

Gary Slater, who sent in the clipping to the Warrington Guardian, said: “Roger Hunt, who died last month aged 83, once featured in the Dandy because of his links to Warrington.

“The former Liverpool striker featured in the comic's My Home Town section in 1966, a few months after winning the World Cup with England.

Warrington Guardian: Roger Hunt

“A Dandy reader from Orford, 10-year-old Derek Crutchley, wrote to the comic suggesting that they featured Warrington.

“His prize was a £1 postal order.

“I wonder what he spent it on?”

Naturally, the town's wireworks industry and rugby league were front and centre in the feature.

The piece read: "Warrington stands on the River Mersey in Lancashire, roughly halfway between Liverpool and Manchester.

"It is an ancient town dating from pre-Roman times, and today it is known as a busy industrial centre.

"One of Warrington's chief industries is the manufacture of wire and wire ropes.

"It's so important that the Warrington rugby league team has been given the nickname of the Wires.

"A well-known Warrington landmark is the spire of this beautiful 14th century church.

"The church is St Elphin's, and the spire is 300ft high.

"The clothes of the children in Warrington should always be whiter than white.

"A famous brand of washing powder is manufactured here."

Jockey Steve Donoghue and cricket George Duckworth were also deemed worth of a mention.