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Blackburn [1] (population 140,000) is town in Lancashire in North West England.

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Although the town has some attractive public buildings and parks, it is mostly known for its contribution to the cotton weaving industry and for its successful premiership soccer team, Blackburn Rovers. Due to the town's association with cotton, it was a natural choice for early immigrants from cotton producing countries, such as Pakistan and India, to settle. Consequently, Blackburn is a great place to sample South Asian cuisine. After years of industrial decline, the town is undergoing a 'quiet' renaissance with fast rising real estate prices. The name Blackburn is derived from the river Blakewater, which runs through the center of town.

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• Blackburn Museum Art Gallery and Lewis Textile Museum, Museum Street. Tel:667130
• Witton Country Park and Visitor Centre, off Preston Old Road
• Blackburn's Gothic style 19 century cathedral in the center of town. [2]

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• King George's Hall

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• Blackburn boasts one of the largest markets under one roof in the country - a great place to pick up textiles.[3]

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• Old Dads Barn, Mellor Lane Mellor.Tel:812434
• Keepers Cottage, Northcote Rd Old Langho. Tel:247200

[edit] Get out

• Ribble Valley
• Clitheroe

[edit] Contact

The area code for Blackburn is 01254

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