Lancashire
In the early morning the mill girls clumping down the cobbled street, all in clogs, making a curiously formidable sound, like an army hurrying into battle. I suppose this is the typical sound of Lancashire. - George Orwell
Activities
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British Commercial Vehicle Museum, Leyland
The museum is located in King Street, Leyland, Lancashire on part of a site previously occupied by the Leyland Motors factory, the source of many exhibits. Funding methods include the admission charges and membership tickets.Read more
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Browsholme Hall, Lancashire, England
This Grade-I house, built in 1507, is the working family home of the Parkers. When you visit you’ll get the opportunity to look at antique furniture and paintings in their original setting.
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Lancashire Infantry Museum, Preston
Founded in 1929, the museum is in the Fulwood Barracks in Preston and houses one of the largest Infantry Regimental collections in the country.
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Leighton Hall, Carnforth, Lancashire, England
Today, the Gillow family are the owners of Leighton Hall. Surrounded by over 1,500 acres of land, it can be traced back to 1246 and its original owner, Adam D’Avranches.
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Martholme, Lancashire, England
This medieval manor house was built for the de Fitton family. It’s now a private home where one of the family will give you a tour of the house’s interesting features.
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Towneley Hall, Burnley, Lancashire, England
This medieval home, built in the 13th century, belonged to the Towneley family for 600 years. It’s now a museum and art gallery.
