Read all about how Blackburn has changed over the years from the small farming village which was recorded in the 1590's, through to the 18th century when it became a textile town and onto the 1960 when Blackburn town boomed with the opening of the BMC site.

The history section will offer you an insight of how Blackburn got to where it is today complete will some old photos of years gone by

We update the site constantly with new content, but we also want to publish content from the community..

We would love to hear from you if you have old photographs of Blackburn lying around the house. Maybe you have a story you want published on the site. We would love you to get in-touch. We will credit you for anything we publish.