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Accrington, Lancashire

Some of the town's loveliest architecture comes from the Victorian era, this can be seen in the elegant Victorian Market Hall with its clock and rich display of sculpture.

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Barley, Lancashire

Barley is a picturesque village in Lancashire, close to Pendle hill, and is often used as a starting point for those who come to enjoy walking Pendle hill.

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Belmont, Lancashire

Being set amongst the high hills and moorland of the Western Pennines, visitors to Belmont can look forward to lovely moorland walks with extensive views of the surrounding countryside.

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Blackburn, Lancashire

Blackburn is the largest town in East Lancashire and was once the largest weaving town in the world.

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Blacko, Lancashire

That the village of Blacko was a winner in the Best Kept Lancashire Village competition in 2002 is not at all surprising, for not only is it a pretty village showing well its true...

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Blackpool, Lancashire

Blackpool, long famous for its vast illuminated Golden Mile, commenced its rise to fame way back in the Victorian Era when the famous seafront consisted of no more than a single row of houses.

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Bolton, Lancashire

The clogs and black smoke image of Bolton has long since gone, in its place is a fine city with beautiful buildings and a diverse range of attractions sufficient to satisfy the most demanding tourist.

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Bolton by Bowland, Lancashire

The charming hamlet of Bolton-by-Bowland.

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Burnley, Lancashire

A cotton town that is rich in history, Burnley was once the worlds leading producer of cotton cloth. If you walk along the towpath by the canal you will come across an area known...

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Capernwray, Lancashire

There is a lovely timeless atmosphere surrounding this old Lancashire village, maybe this is caused by the gracious properties hidden amongst the leafy lanes of the area.

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Chipping, Lancashire

Winner of Britain in Bloom in 2009, and RHS Tourism and Gold achievement awards, Chipping is a charming village located above a fast flowing stream at the edge of the Bowland forest. Its character can be seen in its ancient cobbled streets and lovely 17th century properties.

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Chorley, Lancashire

The town's historic roots go back beyond the Bronze-Age, as evidenced by findings in the 20th century.

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Cleveleys, Lancashire

Less bustling than its busy neighbour Blackpool, Cleveleys lies on the same 15 mile stretch of beautiful golden sands.

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Clitheroe, Lancashire

Enter the town of Clitheroe and one glimpse of the ruined castle rising above the town, reminds you that this is an ancient place with a long and illustrious history.

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Colne, Lancashire

This traditional Lancashire market town lies beneath Colne Edge close to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. It was established as a settlement centuries ago, pre-dating Roman times. ...

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Darwen, Lancashire

The pretty town of Darwen with its attractive building and cobbled streets sprawls beneath the watchful eye of Darwen Tower.

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Downham, Lancashire

This pleasant village sits close to an old roman road on the slopes of a hill, it is in an area that is said to be the haunt of witches.

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