MenuNelson, Lancashire
Nelson is a town in Lancashire. The coming of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in 1796 spurred Nelson's development as an industrial town, with an economy based mainly upon cotton weaving. The economy is now based around retail, services and light industry. The town is within the council area of Pendle (Lancashire).
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Lancashire
Lat, Long: 53.8379,-2.2104
Grid Reference: SD 8625 3798
Civil Parish: Nelson CP
Council Area: Pendle CA (Lancashire CA)
Strategic Authority Area: Lancashire SA
Police Area: Lancashire PA
GBPN ID: 31880
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Nelson,_Lancashire_31880
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Lancashire
Lat, Long: 53.8379,-2.2104
Grid Reference: SD 8625 3798
Civil Parish: Nelson CP
Council Area: Pendle CA (Lancashire CA)
Strategic Authority Area: Lancashire SA
Police Area: Lancashire PA
GBPN ID: 31880
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Nelson,_Lancashire_31880
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