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'''Blackburn''' is a town in [[Lancashire]] in the [[United Kingdom]]. | '''Blackburn''' is a town in [[Lancashire]] in the [[United Kingdom]]. | ||
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| + | The primary industry in Blackburn has historically been [[textile|textiles]], which has a history in the area dating back to the 13th century. From around mid-18th century, the industry expanded in the area significantly with the onset of the [[Industrial Revolution]]. This industry began to decline starting in late 19th century, with the final mill to close being Imperial Mill in 1980. | ||
Blackburn is one of five "cathedral towns" in England; all other English localities with Anglican cathedrals have [[City status in the United Kingdom|city status]]. | Blackburn is one of five "cathedral towns" in England; all other English localities with Anglican cathedrals have [[City status in the United Kingdom|city status]]. | ||
Revision as of 12:59, April 22, 2025
Blackburn is a town in Lancashire in the United Kingdom.
The primary industry in Blackburn has historically been textiles, which has a history in the area dating back to the 13th century. From around mid-18th century, the industry expanded in the area significantly with the onset of the Industrial Revolution. This industry began to decline starting in late 19th century, with the final mill to close being Imperial Mill in 1980.
Blackburn is one of five "cathedral towns" in England; all other English localities with Anglican cathedrals have city status.
Blackburn Hundred
Blackburn Hundred, sometimes called Blackburnshire, is a sub-division of the traditional county Lancashire. Although never formally abolished, the hundred has had no official administrative role since the mid-18th century and today is used mainly as a geographical area. It covers a much wider area than the town itself (175,598 acres) with the towns Accrington, Bacup and Burnley also forming part of the hundred.