In 1939, the Royal Ordnance Factory was opened in the town by [[George VI]].<ref>[https://www.lep.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/retro/platinum-jubilee-we-look-back-at-chorleys-many-royal-visits-and-connections-3712079 Platinum Jubilee: We look back at Chorley's many royal visits and connections]</ref> | In 1939, the Royal Ordnance Factory was opened in the town by [[George VI]].<ref>[https://www.lep.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/retro/platinum-jubilee-we-look-back-at-chorleys-many-royal-visits-and-connections-3712079 Platinum Jubilee: We look back at Chorley's many royal visits and connections]</ref> |