 Nelson
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| Nelson, based on on old farming
settlements, Great and Little Marsden, the town was re-named after Lord Nelson.
The buildings are of different ages and there is an outdoor
market.
Literary connections are here as The heart of John Middleton
by Elizabeth Gaskell is set locally.
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Map of Nelson |
What
To See -
Nelson Tourist Attractions
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 Walverden Reservoir and Park, outdoor life here at this 1869 reservoir, ruined hall,
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Pendle
Heritage Centre,
at Barrowford, Junction 13 M65, house, barn,local history
centre, with a walled garden, and country walks, shop,
etc, Tel: 01282 661701  |
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Mill Engine,
at Barnoldswick, east on M65 to the A56 then B6383 west
, houses the last of the old steam engines used in the
area, certain days are steam days when they operate it
otherwise open on Saturdays, Tel: 01282 813932 |
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Where
To Stay in Nelson
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Around
The Nelson Area
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| Try day trips to Clitheroe, Preston or Blackburn. |
Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Burnley (3.44 miles) Clitheroe (7.72 miles) Skipton (11.80 miles) Blackburn (12.63 miles) Slaidburn (13.05 miles) Ribchester (13.24 miles) Rochdale (15.13 miles) Halifax (16.34 miles) Settle (16.43 miles) Bury (17.16 miles) Grassington (18.45 miles) |
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Area
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0870 4786316
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