Sport
Whitehaven is a rugby league stronghold, its team Whitehaven RLFC play in National League one. Their mascot is a lion called "Pride". There are also several Whitehaven-based teams playing in the amateur Cumberland League. Whitehaven's female amateur R.L.F.C is named the "Wildcats".
West Brom and England goalkeeper Scott Carson was also born in Whitehaven. He played for Cleator Moor Celtic.
Aston Villa and England footballer Jackie Sewell was born in Kells, Whitehaven on 24 January 1927.
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—George Orwell (1903–1950)