Discover Accrington, Lancashire

Christ Church, Accrington: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Christ_Church_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1157074.jpg
Author: robert wade


Accrington is a town within Hyndburn district in eastern Lancashire, England. Located 32 km (20 miles) to the north of downtown Manchester, on the mostly culverted River Hyndburn, it has a population of around 36,000 people (2012 estimate).

The history of human habitation in Accrington goes back to at least the Anglo-Saxon period, when a farmstead or village was established there. It was spelled variously through history, including Akarinton in 1194 and Acryngton in 1324, before arriving at its present form.

Accrington was only a village, albeit a significant one, until 1830, when the Industrial Revolution brought about rapid growth. Its geographic location where a number of streams meet makes it an ideal site for establishing mills, mostly factories producing cotton and dye. Accrington experienced a prosperous period due to this, particularly from the late 18th to the 19th century. The poor wages however caused a number of conflict to erupt between the employees and the mills. Strikes and even riots were commonplace during the 19th century.

Today Accrington is a small town with a number of chain outlets such as Boots, Subway, Dorothy Perkins, Costa Coffee, McDonald's and KFC. Petrol stations operating here include Shell, Esso, Texaco and BP.

Market Hall, Accrington: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Market_Hall._-_geograph.org.uk_-_525056.jpg
Author: Stanley Walker

Visiting Accrington

From Manchester, take the M66 motorway north, continuing on the A56 road until roundabout with the A680. Take the A680 north until you reach Accrington.

Places of Interest in Accrington

Aero Mill, Accrington: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Aero_Mill_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1226891.jpg
Author: Alexander P Kapp


Empire Bingo Club, Accrington: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Empire_Bingo,_Blackburn_Road_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1218394.jpg
Author: robert wade

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