Burnley

Burnley is a town and district in Lancashire, England, located north of Greater Manchester at the confluence of the Rivers Burn and Calder. The town experienced rapid growth starting in the late 18th century due to the burgeoning cotton textile industry, aided by the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and local coal resources. By the early 19th century, cotton weaving was its primary industry. While the borough's economy has since diversified with light engineering becoming significant, the central area has undergone redevelopment. Burnley also features Towneley Hall, a 17th-century building that now serves as the borough's art gallery and museum, set within parkland. The borough covers an area of 43 square miles and includes surrounding suburban and rural regions.1