Blackburn (/ ˈblækbɜːrn / ⓘ) is an industrial town and the administrative centre of the Blackburn with Darwen borough in Lancashire, England. The town is north of the West Pennine Moors on the southern edge of the Ribble Valley, 8 mi (13 km) east of Preston and 21 mi (34 km) north-northwest of Manchester. [n 1][4] Blackburn is the core ...

Blackburn with Darwen, unitary authority, geographic and historic county of Lancashire, northwestern England, 23 miles (37 km) northwest of Manchester. The famous weaving tradition of the town of Blackburn had its beginnings in the 13th-century wool trade.

Blackburn with Darwen is a unitary authority area with borough status in the ceremonial county of Lancashire, North West England. The borough includes the towns of Blackburn and Darwen plus a wider rural area which includes the villages of Lower …

May 1, 2023 · Blackburn’s multicultural town centre has just been given a makeover by the £45 million cathedral quarter project, laying out a new square, hotels and office buildings around the Gothic Revival cathedral. Let’s explore the best things to …

Discover everything about Blackburn including the best places to visit, where to eat and drink, and all the latest events in town.

Jan 5, 2025 · Blackburn is a industrial town located in Lancashire, England, United Kingdom. It's situated north of the West Pennine Moors on the southern edge of the Ribble Valley, 8 miles (13 km) east of Preston and 20.9 miles (34 km) NNW of Manchester and 184 miles (296 km) north-northwest of London.

Blackburn with Darwen is renowned for its historic connection to cotton and textiles and the industrial revolution. One iconic landmark linked to that past is Blackburn’s imposing Imperial Mill – built in 1901 at the cost of £120,000.

Blackburn is a town in Lancashire, England. The town has a population of about 105,000 people. Blackburn is mentioned in one of the Beatles' songs. The town's football team is Blackburn Rovers F.C.

Blackburn (population 140,000) is a large town in Lancashire in North West England. The town has some attractive public buildings and parks, but it is mostly known for its contribution to the cotton weaving industry and for its successful premiership football team, Blackburn Rovers.

Located in Lancashire, nestled in the North West of England. Home to the iconic Blackburn Cathedral and the vibrant Blackburn Museum. Features the lively Blackburn Heritage Festival, …