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The name Colne is of Celtic origin and a settlement was founded around 4BC by the Brigantes. Despite a [[Roman]] road passing through nearby [[Barnoldswick]] there is no conclusive evidence of Romans having settled there.  

The name Colne is of Celtic origin and a settlement was founded around 4BC by the Brigantes. Despite a [[Roman]] road passing through nearby [[Barnoldswick]] there is no conclusive evidence of Romans having settled there.  

By the 15th century, Colne had become a major centre for the textile industry, particularly woolens. With the Industrial Revolution, cotton manufacturing became the primary industry, trade being aided by the completion of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

By the 15th century, Colne had become a major centre for the textile industry, particularly woollen goods. With the Industrial Revolution, cotton manufacturing became the primary industry, trade being aided by the completion of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

As with many mill towns, the population declined during the 20th century. In 1911 the census reported 26,000 people, and in 1971 it reported 19,000 people. In the 1970s it was made part of the District of [[Pendle]].

As with many mill towns, the population declined during the 20th century. In 1911 the census reported 26,000 people, and in 1971 it reported 19,000 people. In the 1970s it was made part of the District of [[Pendle]].

==Modern Colne==

==Modern Colne==