Blackburn, Lancashire - England"s Greatest Untapped Resource For Vacationers
The town of Blackburn in Lancashire, England, has a rich culture and history, making it a quaint, dense, and under-visited tourist site.
It dates back to 1086 a.
D.
And therefore is a treasure for any history buff, with French, Roman, Celtic, and Saxon influences and relics.
It was an important Christian center with a beautiful cathedral.
The Town museum and art gallery is extensive--and free.
Blackburn was once known for its textiles which made up a bulk of the economy.
The inventor of the spinning jenny was a Blackburn resident.
However, the town has since diversified, especially with the population booming from 5,00 to over 130,000 citizens in 150 years.
It is near Manchester and is racing to catch up to the city.
Blackburn boasts high cultural diversity and houses many immigrants and refugees.
Yet the town maintains its old traditions--it has a local government called "The Council, " its own coat of arms, and has managed to keep much of the surrounding environment natural and appealing.
The town is in a valley surrounded by high green hills, the river which shares a name with the town, and several valuable mines.
Being so close to Manchester and not too far away from London, travellers will get the benefits of good transportation and a hopping nightlife without the same degree of crowds and pollution.
Prices are probably lower, too, since its economy does not focus on over-charging tourists.
It boasts its own sports stadium, college, and lays claim to a section of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
Its Central Library is one of the most visited in England, and its classical park has numerous activities (old fashioned and modern) to partake in, including star-gazing in its own conservatory, bowling on the green, and listening to music on the bandstand.
For a look at real English living and a true experience of the country--without all the bells and whistles of London--visitors could do a lot worse than Blackburn.
It dates back to 1086 a.
D.
And therefore is a treasure for any history buff, with French, Roman, Celtic, and Saxon influences and relics.
It was an important Christian center with a beautiful cathedral.
The Town museum and art gallery is extensive--and free.
Blackburn was once known for its textiles which made up a bulk of the economy.
The inventor of the spinning jenny was a Blackburn resident.
However, the town has since diversified, especially with the population booming from 5,00 to over 130,000 citizens in 150 years.
It is near Manchester and is racing to catch up to the city.
Blackburn boasts high cultural diversity and houses many immigrants and refugees.
Yet the town maintains its old traditions--it has a local government called "The Council, " its own coat of arms, and has managed to keep much of the surrounding environment natural and appealing.
The town is in a valley surrounded by high green hills, the river which shares a name with the town, and several valuable mines.
Being so close to Manchester and not too far away from London, travellers will get the benefits of good transportation and a hopping nightlife without the same degree of crowds and pollution.
Prices are probably lower, too, since its economy does not focus on over-charging tourists.
It boasts its own sports stadium, college, and lays claim to a section of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
Its Central Library is one of the most visited in England, and its classical park has numerous activities (old fashioned and modern) to partake in, including star-gazing in its own conservatory, bowling on the green, and listening to music on the bandstand.
For a look at real English living and a true experience of the country--without all the bells and whistles of London--visitors could do a lot worse than Blackburn.
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