Accrington

Settlement in Lancashire Hyndburn

England

Accrington

Footpath from Newhouse Road Entrance for the footpath leading from Newhouse Road on Huncoat Industrial estate. — Footpath from Newhouse Road Credit: Steve Houldsworth

Accrington is a town located in the county of Lancashire, England. Situated in the heart of the East Lancashire Hills, it is approximately 20 miles north of Manchester. With a population of around 35,000, Accrington is known for its rich industrial history and its significant contribution to the cotton and textile industry during the 19th century.

The town's history dates back to the 13th century when it was first mentioned in historical records. Accrington expanded rapidly during the Industrial Revolution, becoming a major center for cotton spinning and weaving. Today, remnants of its industrial past can still be seen in the form of old mills and factories that once dominated the landscape.

Accrington is home to several notable landmarks and attractions. The Accrington Market Hall, a Grade II listed building, offers a variety of stalls selling fresh produce, clothing, and other goods. The Haworth Art Gallery showcases a remarkable collection of fine and decorative art, including works by renowned artists such as J.M.W. Turner and William H. Grimshaw.

The town also boasts several parks and green spaces, including Oak Hill Park, which provides a peaceful retreat for residents and visitors alike. Accrington Stanley F.C., a professional football club, is another significant aspect of the town's identity, with a loyal fan base and a stadium located on Livingstone Road.

In recent years, efforts have been made to revitalize Accrington, with various regeneration projects aiming to improve the town's infrastructure and attract investment. Accrington continues to be a vibrant community that cherishes its heritage while embracing modern developments.

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Accrington Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.752809/-2.347264 or Grid Reference SD7728. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Footpath from Newhouse Road

Entrance for the footpath leading from Newhouse Road on Huncoat Industrial estate.

Steve Houldsworth

Housing facing the Peace Garden

At the junction of Burnley Road with Higher Gate and Lower Gate Road

Kevin Waterhouse

Blue Slate's Cottage and the track onwards to Hambledon

Peter Moore

Huncoat Quarry

Eirian Evans

Accrington station from the footbridge

In the days of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway, this was a triangular junction station, of which only one pair of curved platforms remains, heading west towards Blackburn and north-east towards Burnley. The southern route no longer exists between here and Stubbins. Tesco Extra is built on the site of the former goods shed and sidings.

Stephen Craven

Accrington station footbridge

There are no ticket barriers on this station, so the bridge acts as a general public route for customers of the Tesco Extra that occupies the southern part of the original station site, as well as for rail passengers.

Stephen Craven

Accrington station access ramp

Still in construction, to provide easier access from Paxton Street to the eastbound platform.

Stephen Craven

Sprinter arriving at Accrington station

Unit 150102 calls with the 09.34 all-stations service to Colne.

Stephen Craven

Infant Street, Accrington â 1971

Although taken with the bus as the main subject, the view is of interest for the inscription on the tall building in the background. This reads “God says: do not drink wine nor strong drink, thou nor thy sons with thee”. The building is shown on older OS maps as 'Hall' and was presumably a Temperance hall. The quotation, from Leviticus, is clearly aimed at total abstinence from alcohol, although the text actually continues “when ye go into the tabernacle of the congregation”, which clearly indicates a more limited abstinence than total. Also of interest is the inscription on the Accrington Provident Co-operative Society building, since demolished. The bus is Accrington Corporation 26, a Bristol RE with East Lancs bodywork, new in 1968. Rhyddings Street is in neighbouring Oswaldtwistle. This is one of a series of views featuring buses in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Link

Alan Murray-Rust

Accrington railway station, Lancashire

Opened in 1848 by the East Lancashire Railway, soon to become part of the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway, this station was a major junction where the company's Burnley-Blackburn-Liverpool/Preston and Burnley-Bury-Manchester lines diverged. The latter line and platforms closed in 1966. View north east towards Huncoat and Burnley. In former times there was a bay platform to the immediate right and a large goods shed. Platforms to Bury were in the distance, beyond the footbridge, which used to have a roof. By the 1980s, it had become a very basic station - see SD7528 : Accrington railway station, Lancashire, 1983 but has since received a new booking office (2012) and step free ramps from street level (2022). For more information, see Link

Nigel Thompson

Bridge Marker on the B6237 in Accrington

Bridge Marker on two brick plaques set in the parapet of Queens Road railway viaduct, on the northeast side of the B6237 Queens Road, Accrington. See also Link. Milestone Society National ID: LA_ACCR01br

D Phillips

St James' Church

Founded on the site in 1546

Alan Pickup

Bridge over former railway

A cycle route known as the Hyndburn Greenway now passes under the bridge which gives access to Priestley Clough

Kevin Waterhouse

Path in Priestley Clough

One of the paths climbing on the west bank of Woodnook Water away from the footbridge across the stream. These paths are not on OS maps but seem to link Bullough Park with Priestley Clough and Woodnook Vale Nature Reserve.

Kevin Waterhouse