Accrington is to be found in the North West of England lying almost equidistant between Blackburn and Bury. As a town it was nothing more than a settlement although there was some coal mining undertaken around the area in the late 1300’s. Accrington was a town that had water and damp weather, neither likely to encourage economic growth. The advent of the Industrial Revolution however would help Accrington’s economic growth. By the mid-18th century many people were employed in the woollen industry, but within a matter of years they switched to cotton and Accrington was the ideal location. By 1849 there were eight mills in Accrington and the increase in population as people flocked to the area to work in the factories created a housing boom. The textile industry was the main employer but the textile industry declined in the mid 20th century in the face of cheaper foreign textile imports. Accrington though has enjoyed its moments of fame and famous people – their unforgettable football team – Accrington Stanley – one of the original founders of the football league and their appearance in a TV advert for milk, famous past residents include Jon Anderson of 1970’s supergroup Yes, John Tomlinson a famous opera singer as well as authoress Jeanette Winterson. Most famous of all though must surely be comedian Jim Bowen of that infamous TV quiz show Bullseye.
Attraction
Care Home
Cinema
Classes
Club
Council
Dentist
Abbey Street Dental Practice
Baxenden Dental Practice
Glen Lyon Dental Practice
Doctor
Abbey Surgery
Clayton Medical Centre
Dill Hall Lane Surgery
Peel House Medical Centre
Estate Agent
Black Horse Agencies
Black Horse Agencies - Entwistle Green
Cowburn Carol A & Co
Cowburn Carol A & Co
Holbrook Philip
Mortimer Gorse & Ross
Thomas Ryan Property Agents
Thompson & Partners
Golf Club
Accrington & District Golf Club
Baxenden & District
Green Haworth
Market
Accrington Car Boot
Accrington Open Market
Accrington Sunday Market
Antique and Bric-a-Brac Market
Victorian Market Hall
Performing Arts
Oswaldtwistle Civic Theatre
Red Rose Singers
Pub and Bar
Alma Inn
Boars Head
Crown (The)
George
Globe Inn
Hope & Anchor
Kings Arms
Whitakers Arms
Restaurant
Chimes
Francos
Monte Cristo
Papa Luigis
Regency
School
Accrington Moorhead High School
Solicitor
Acklam Bond
C Michael Rust Solicitor
D A Mccraith
Taxi
Accrington Taxis
Adams Taxis
Arrow Taxis
C B Taxis & Mini Coaches
Central Taxis
Clayton Cars
Hyndburn Cars
K Cars
Whiteley Cars
Theatre
Vet
Town & Country Veterinary Group
Sports Clubs
Accrington Cricket & Tennis Club (Tennis)
Accrington Stanley (Football)
Baxenden CC (Cricket)
Bredakwai Judo Club (Martial Arts)
Endurance Kickboxing (Martial Arts)
Hyndburn Regional TT Centre (Table Tennis)
Shops
Prima Flora
Wardleworths Bookshop Ltd
Open All Flowers
Boots
The Pet Warehouse Co
Dorothy Perkins
Accrington Pharmacy
S W Allen Ltd
Footloose
Passion For Soles
JEM Body Art
Arifacts
Peacocks
Gamestation
Specsavers
J J B Sports
Little Jack’s Nursery
High Flying Balloons
Pure Perfection
Body Glo
Abbey Bed Centre
Aged Concern Cafe
Stitch In Time
Mega Swop
Liberty Menswear
Plus Two Hairdressers
Peaches
Shelley’s Nails
Spex Opticians
Furniture Factory Showroom
Lilac Country Interiors
Passion For Soles
Elle Jean Bridal Agency
Eureka Animal Feeds
Antiques
Activities
Accrington Superbowl(Bowling)
Blackburn & District CTC(Cycling)
Places to Stay near Accrington
Norwood Hotel (0.64 miles)
Victorian property, full of character, Quality feel, flat screen TV, ALL ROOMS NON SMOKING, free internet provided,Won ETB Silver Award for high standards for third year running, best breakfast around, ... More
The Maple Lodge (1.17 miles)
This AA 4 STAR guest accommodation, friendly atmosphere and personal service will make your stay one to be remembered. We offer Bed and Full English Breakfast seven days a week. ... More | visit website
Dunkenhalgh Hotel (1.20 miles)
Set in 17 acres of Lancashire Parkland, the Dunkenhalgh is a 700 year old building that evokes a bygone age yet has modern facilities. It is ideally located for touring the Ribble Valley. Blackpool and ... More | visit website
Sparth Manor (1.74 miles)
Sparth House Hotel (1.87 miles)
This splendid Georgian house is set in its own wooded grounds on the edge of The Ribble Valley and is within easy reach of the Lake District and the Trough of ... More
Best Western Higher Trapp Country House Hotel (4.41 miles)
Nestled amid over 4 acres of magnificent terraced gardens, this charming country house is beautifully set on the enchanting Pendle Hillside, boasting panoramic views over the Lancashire countryside. Originally built in the ... More
Foxfields Country Hotel and Suites (4.61 miles)
This exclusive all suites hotel is located in the heart of the beautiful Ribble Valley countryside. The hotel features an award winning restaurant and an extremely impressive leisure club. Most ... More
Petre Lodge Country Hotel (4.71 miles)
Ideally situated in the Village of Langho in the Ribble Valley, an area of outstanding natural beauty, we are close to Blackburn, Clitheroe, Gisburn and the heritage attractions of Whalley ... More
Mytton Fold Hotel & Golf Complex (4.73 miles)
Surrounded by some of the most breathtaking scenery in the Uk, Mytton Fold Hotel & Golf Complex offers an oasis of tranquility. Mytton Fold's twenty eight en-suite bedrooms have been designed for your ultimate comfort ... More | visit website
Northcote (4.88 miles)
Northcote, award winning restaurant with rooms, established since 1983 and unlike many establishments today, Northcote manor is not owned and run by a faceless corporation, quite the opposite, co-proprietors, Nigel Haworth and Craig Bancroft, are ... More
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