Museums · North West England
Oswaldtwistle
In or near Whalley.
Oswaldtwistle — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Robert Wade — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Church and Oswaldtwistle · 0.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Oswaldtwistle is a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Oswaldtwistle is a town in Lancashire, England, known for its rich history and community. Visitors can explore the local culture and demographics, as well as the surrounding areas of Accrington and Blackburn.
Place summary
Oswaldtwistle is a museum located in North-West England. It showcases local history and heritage, offering insights into the area's industrial past. The museum features various exhibits that reflect the cultural significance of the region.
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Background
History
The name is derived from "Oswald" and "Twistle". The word "twistle" is an old English word meaning "brooks meet". Legend has it that Saint Oswald, King of Northumbria passed through, giving the area its full title of Oswald's Twistle, which in time came to be Oswaldtwistle. However, it is more likely derived from the name of the Anglo-Saxon who farmed the land.
Description
Robert Peel was born at Peelfold (within the township) in 1723, and laid the family fortunes by innovations in calico printing. A particularly successful pattern featured a sprig of parsley, so Robert Peel became known as "Parsley Peel". The soubriquet helps distinguish him from his son also Robert Peel, who was born at Peelfold in 1750 and went on to become a successful cotton mill owner (with large works at Bury and Burton on Trent), a very rich man, an MP and a Baronet. Sir Robert's son (Parsley Peel's grandson), born at Bury, was yet another Robert Peel and in due course Sir Robert Peel; he was a full-time politician, founder of the Metropolitan Police, and rose to be Prime Minister.…
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- Coordinates
- 53.7430, -2.3930
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- Hyndburn
- Parish
- Hyndburn, unparished area
- Postcode
- BB5 3EX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hyndburn
- Nearest railway station
- Church and Oswaldtwistle — 0.9 km
- Official site
- citypopulation.de
Sources
- wikipedia: Oswaldtwistle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Historic bridges · 1.1 km
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Church War Memorial
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oswaldtwistle?
- Oswaldtwistle is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BB5 3EX), in the parish of Hyndburn, unparished area.
- What is Oswaldtwistle?
- Oswaldtwistle — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Oswaldtwistle?
- The nearest railway station is Church and Oswaldtwistle, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BB5 3EX.
- How do I get to Oswaldtwistle?
- The nearest railway station is Church and Oswaldtwistle, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BB5 3EX.