William Gladstone, photo courtesy of http://www.cottontown.org
King Georges Hall
As well as being home to some of Blackburn’s most important historic buildings, the Blakey Moor Townscape Heritage Project area is rich in history and heritage.
From politics to music and theatre, the invention of film to education and social movements, its role in the industrial revolution and through to the growth in retail and leisure, the area around Northgate, Blakey Moor and Lord Street West has a diverse story to tell.
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Mitchell and Kenyon at 40 Northgate
Niccolo Paganini’s visit to Blackburn
For more information about Blackburn’s history and heritage visit http://www.cottontown.org
