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Lancashire’s history and heritage are shaped by its influential role in the Industrial Revolution, with mill towns and historic landmarks telling the story of its development. Castles, stately homes, and preserved sites across the county reflect a rich past that continues to define its character today.
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British Commercial Vehicle Museum
Submerge yourself in a nostalgic environment, packed with sounds, smells and sights from a bygone era.
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Take a trip back in time around Fleetwood - Victorian new town, holiday resort, once a thriving cargo, fishing and passenger hub.
Read MoreBecconsall Lancashire's Living Museum and Heritage Park
Celebrating the industrial, social and craft heritage of historic Lancashire.
Read MoreBury Transport Museum
The industrial heritage of the north west is brought to life before your very eyes.
Read MoreGawthorpe Hall
An Elizabethan Gem in industrial Lancashire, period rooms, work by Charles Barry and Pugin, nationally important Rachel Kay - Shuttleworth textile collection, National Portrait Gallery paintings, connections to English Civil War.
Read MoreBrowsholme Hall
The ancestral home of the Parker Family, Bowbearers of the Forest of Bowland who have lived there since 1507.
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