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The building of the [[Leeds and Liverpool Canal]], the [[Blackburn]] to [[Addingham]] [[Turnpike trust|Turnpike]] road and the railway line from [[Preston, Lancashire|Preston]] to [[Colne]] led to the town of Brierfield developing during the early 19th century. Before these new transport links were constructed, there was just a scattering of farmhouses forming part of the township of Marsden, which also covered what was to become Nelson. The construction in 1832 of the first [[cotton mill]], just off Lob Lane (now Clitheroe Road) close to the Marsden [[coal pit]], led to the massive growth of the settlement during the mid-19th century. New mills were quickly established along the banks of the canal and people flocked to the area to work in the cotton industry, many coming from the mining areas of the [[North Riding of Yorkshire]] as the lead seams were worked out. The cotton industry continued to be the main employer until well into the 1960s, and it was only in 2006 that BSN (formerly [[Smith & Nephew]]) finally ceased production of woven cloth at Brierfield Mills. |
The building of the [[Leeds and Liverpool Canal]], the [[Blackburn]] to [[Addingham]] [[Turnpike trust|Turnpike]] road and the railway line from [[Preston, Lancashire|Preston]] to [[Colne]] led to the town of Brierfield developing during the early 19th century. Before these new transport links were constructed, there was just a scattering of farmhouses forming part of the township of Marsden, which also covered what was to become Nelson. The construction in 1832 of the first [[cotton mill]], just off Lob Lane (now Clitheroe Road) close to the Marsden [[coal pit]], led to the massive growth of the settlement during the mid-19th century. New mills were quickly established along the banks of the canal and people flocked to the area to work in the cotton industry, many coming from the mining areas of the [[North Riding of Yorkshire]] as the lead seams were worked out. The cotton industry continued to be the main employer until well into the 1960s, and it was only in 2006 that BSN (formerly [[Smith & Nephew]]) finally ceased production of woven cloth at Brierfield Mills. |
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[[Mordor]], the evil land in ''[[The Lord of the Rings]]'', was reportedly based on the town of Brierfield. [[J. R. R. Tolkien]] would often visit the small neighbouring town of [[Fence, Lancashire|Fence]], where there is a clear [[aerial view]] of Brierfield. At the time he was writing the book, Brierfield would have been covered by a large amount of thick, black smoke coming from the factory chimneys. He realised that this was how he envisaged Mordor, and therefore based it on Brierfield.{{Citation needed|date=February 2007}} |
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== Notable people == |
== Notable people == |
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*[[Saj Karim]], [[European Parliament]] member |
*[[Saj Karim]], [[European Parliament]] member |
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*[[M. Afzal Khan|Mohammed Afzal Khan]], [[List of Lord Mayors of Manchester#21st century|Lord Mayor of Manchester]] 2005–06 |
*[[M. Afzal Khan|Mohammed Afzal Khan]], [[List of Lord Mayors of Manchester#21st century|Lord Mayor of Manchester]] 2005–06 |
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*Several members of celebrated 1960s pop group [[The Hollies]] came from Brierfield, including long-time [[bass guitar]]ist [[Bernie Calvert]] |
*Several members of celebrated 1960s pop group [[The Hollies]] came from Brierfield, including long-time [[bass guitar]]ist [[Bernie Calvert]] |
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*Alan Buck, [[drummer]] with [[The Four Pennies]] of "[[Juliet (The Four Pennies song)|Juliet]]" fame |
*Alan Buck, [[drummer]] with [[The Four Pennies]] of "[[Juliet (The Four Pennies song)|Juliet]]" fame |
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*[[Lee Ingleby]], actor |
*[[Lee Ingleby]], actor |
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| Brierfield | |
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 Railway View | |
| Population | 8,199 (2001) |
| OS grid reference | SD850361 |
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| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NELSON |
| Postcode district | BB9 |
| Dialling code | 01282 |
| Police | Lancashire |
| Fire | Lancashire |
| Ambulance | North West |
| UK Parliament | |
Brierfield is a small town and civil parish situated in the Borough of Pendle in Lancashire, England. It is located 2.5 miles (4.0 km) north east of the town of Burnley, 1 mile (1.6 km) south west of the town of Nelson, and 0.5 miles (0.80 km) north east of Reedley. It has a population of 8,199.[1]
The town is served by Brierfield railway station.
There are three primary schools, and one secondary school in Brierfield. The primary schools are Reedley Road, Walter Street and Holy Trinity. The secondary school is Marsden Heights Community College.
The town's war memorial features a large pewter lion roaring. The town is well known for its part in the Quaker movement. A Friends meeting house is still in use on the south-eastern boundary of the town, and the bridge over Pendle Water at the foot of the town is called Quaker Bridge.
The town's small cinema was replaced by a branch of Dixy Chicken. The town is home to a cyber cafe, which is a part of the Brierfield Action In The Community initiative which aims to improve the social and economical wellbeing of Brierfield residents. The town is also home to a gym, a number of churches and a newly built mosque.
Pendle Community Radio commenced broadcasting on 103.1FM in September 2005. Licensed by Ofcom as a distinct community radio service, it aims to target the borough's Muslim population, a large number of which reside in Brierfield.
History
The building of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, the Blackburn to Addingham Turnpike road and the railway line from Preston to Colne led to the town of Brierfield developing during the early 19th century. Before these new transport links were constructed, there was just a scattering of farmhouses forming part of the township of Marsden, which also covered what was to become Nelson. The construction in 1832 of the first cotton mill, just off Lob Lane (now Clitheroe Road) close to the Marsden coal pit, led to the massive growth of the settlement during the mid-19th century. New mills were quickly established along the banks of the canal and people flocked to the area to work in the cotton industry, many coming from the mining areas of the North Riding of Yorkshire as the lead seams were worked out. The cotton industry continued to be the main employer until well into the 1960s, and it was only in 2006 that BSN (formerly Smith & Nephew) finally ceased production of woven cloth at Brierfield Mills.
Notable people
- Saj Karim, European Parliament member
- Mohammed Afzal Khan, Lord Mayor of Manchester 2005–06
- Several members of celebrated 1960s pop group The Hollies came from Brierfield, including long-time bass guitarist Bernie Calvert
- Alan Buck, drummer with The Four Pennies of "Juliet" fame
- Lee Ingleby, actor
References
- ^ "Parish headcount" (PDF). Lancashire County Council. Retrieved 2009-07-25.