Industrial Powerhouse

How we shaped the modern world

Discover 200 years of industrial heritage in the North West of England. If you're looking for inspirational days out in the North West region then why not visit industrialpowerhouse.co.uk

The actual location for where the first spark of modern industry was ignited has been hotley debated but the first fully developed industrial society was that of Southern Lancashire and North Cheshire.Criss-cross the region and its impossible not to bump into echos of the cotton, engineering, manufacturing, transport and mining industries.

The Industrial Powerhouse website helps readers to follow a series of trails around the North West based on 'Fashion' (the textile inheritance), 'Transporting the World' (waterways, rail and road), 'Power' (engineering, manufacturing, shipping, coal and steam) and 'The Revolutionaries' (politics and ideas). There will also be quirky facts to keep you entertained. It shows that the industrial inheritence of the North West is not just for study but that it is a rich, rewarding, accessible and hugely enjoyable topic.

Explore the site, and as well as a wealth of information, search for events, attractions and local stories around Lancashire.