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As is oft quoted Lancashire was the birthplace of the industrial revolution. It was the place where, the factory system was developed and where the first mega city was born in Manchester. However there is much more to the history of Lancashire. Sites range from Roman settlements such as Ribchester to Norman castles in Clitheroe. The evils of industrial revolution poverty made way for the Welfare State in the 20th century. History has not stopped and there is much interest in the last 50 years. From recent M65 developments to new housing.
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1138, the Scots and English Clash Near Clitheroe
Lead image, Clitheroe, and Pendle by the author. There was a period known as the Anarchy that extended from 1138 to 1153. Civil war ranged…
Preston in 1965, on the cusp of the modern world.
Preston in 1965 was undergoing massive redevelopment, yet many traditional hobbies still ruled. Boys enjoyed Tri-ang model railways and Dinky Toys, while girls had prams…
Blackpool’s early tourists arrive by horse and cart
Blackpool’s early tourists. Blackpool’s early tourists had poor transport links to contend with. The distance from towns such as Bolton to Blackpool is around 40…
Accrington women work on the trams, 1918
WWI accelerated Accrington women’s suffrage and more women were employed on the transport network. Accrington Corporation Tramways employed women conductress’s. Many women already worked in…
How gilding a weathervane made Bolton’s Fred Dibnah famous
Lead Image, Fred Dibnah in the 1970’s, The Bolton news Fred Dibnah was perhaps one of Bolton’s best known residents. He never left the town,…
Workers starve in Blackburn, the 1826 trade slump
Lead image from a drawing by Dorothy Tennant (1855-1926). Two hundred years ago handloom weavers were in extreme distress in East Lancashire. At the time…
A guide to the best Lancashire websites and magazines.
General Lancashire websites Visit Lancashire Visit Lancashire is run by Marketing Lancashire and is the official tourism website for Lancashire. Marketing Lancashire is a non…
The Lost Mills Of Great Harwood
For such a small town Great Harwood was once well endowed with mills, most of which have now gone. However St Lawrence Mill still survives…
Preston’s Pioneering Horse Trams
Preston’s horse trams. Horse trams ruled in Preston for almost 25 years. In fact, the system was not electrified until 1903. Horse trams were used…
Explore the Lytham – St Anne’s coastline-photos
Below is a Photo exploration of the coastline between St Anne’s and Lytham. Many buildings and scenes of historic interest can be observed on a…