The towns of Industrial Lancashire, were known as cotton country after the industry that was the mainstay of so many local communities’ economy. This aspect of local industrial heritage dominates the museums, galleries and mills of Oldham, Stockport, Bolton, Rochdale and Blackburn. If you enjoy historic houses, go to Lyme Park, which is owned by the National Trust and has featured in a BBC period drama.
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Suburbs and towns covered by this travel guide to Industrial Lancashire (Lancashire) include Accrington, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Bacup, Blackburn, Blackrod, Blackurn, Bolton, Bolton, Bramhall, Burnley, Bury, Chadderton, Cheadle, Colne, Darwen, Dukinfield, Heywood, Hyde, Lancashire, Laneshaw Bridge, Le Mans Cres, Littleborough, Manchester, Marple, Middleton, Nelson, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Nr Blackburn, Oldham, Pendle, Radcliffe, Rochdale, Rossendale, Royton, Stalybridge, Stockport, Whitefield, and more.

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