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'''Brierfield''' is a small town (population approx. 8,000) situated in [[Lancashire]], [[England]], in the district of [[Pendle]]. It is located 2.5 miles north-east of the town of [[Burnley]], 1 mile south-west of the town of [[Nelson]] and 1/2 mile north-east of [[Reedley]]. |
'''Brierfield''' is a small town (population approx. 8,000) situated in [[Lancashire]], [[England]], in the district of [[Pendle]]. It is located 2.5 miles north-east of the town of [[Burnley]], 1 mile south-west of the town of [[Nelson]] and 1/2 mile north-east of [[Reedley]]. |
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There are three primary schools, and two secondary schools in Brierfield. The primary schools are Reedley Road, Walter Street and Holy Trinity. The secondary schools are Mansfield and Edge End. |
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The town used to be well known as a mill and factory town. |
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The town is quite well known for it's WWII memorial, featuring a large pewter lion roaring. |
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The town is well known for it's part in the [[Quaker]] movement. A Quaker meeting house can still be found today in Brierfield. |
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Possibly the most famous and visited shop in the town is Dave's Newsagents. Run by Dave and his wife Dorothy, it is considered to be the cornerstone of the towns community. The couple are incredibly friendly, and often hand out food to their customers. |
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The town used to have a small [[cinema]], but it was shut down and replaced by a branch of Dixy Chicken. |
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[[Coal]] was allegedly first discovered in Brierfield. |
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Mordor, the evil town in [[Lord Of The Rings]], was reportedly based on the town of Brierfield. JRR Tolkein would often visit the neighbouring town of Fence, where there is a clear ariel 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. |
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Several members of celebrated 60's pop act [[The Hollies]] came from Brierfield. |
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Budding singer-songwriter Julian Whitley has begun writing an album of songs based on the town. Two of these songs - 'Now Entering Brierfield - Please Drive Carefully' and 'The Canal Where The Boy Was Foun' - can be found on the website [http://www.myspace.com/julianwhitley] |
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== Famous residents == |
== Famous residents == |
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* [http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/environment/oldmap/os1845/brierfld/brierfld.htm Map of Brierfield c. 1845] |
* [http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/environment/oldmap/os1845/brierfld/brierfld.htm Map of Brierfield c. 1845] |
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* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/lancashire/virtual_tours/b.shtml Virtual tours of Lanacashire], including Brierfield |
* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/lancashire/virtual_tours/b.shtml Virtual tours of Lanacashire], including Brierfield |
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*[http://www.myspace.com/julianwhitley] - Features 2 songs written about Brierfield |
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[[Category:Towns in Lancashire]] |
[[Category:Towns in Lancashire]] |
Revision as of 21:19, 8 March 2006
Template:GBdot Brierfield is a small town (population approx. 8,000) situated in Lancashire, England, in the district of Pendle. It is located 2.5 miles north-east of the town of Burnley, 1 mile south-west of the town of Nelson and 1/2 mile north-east of Reedley.
There are three primary schools, and two secondary schools in Brierfield. The primary schools are Reedley Road, Walter Street and Holy Trinity. The secondary schools are Mansfield and Edge End.
The town used to be well known as a mill and factory town.
The town is quite well known for it's WWII memorial, featuring a large pewter lion roaring.
The town is well known for it's part in the Quaker movement. A Quaker meeting house can still be found today in Brierfield.
Possibly the most famous and visited shop in the town is Dave's Newsagents. Run by Dave and his wife Dorothy, it is considered to be the cornerstone of the towns community. The couple are incredibly friendly, and often hand out food to their customers.
The town used to have a small cinema, but it was shut down and replaced by a branch of Dixy Chicken.
Coal was allegedly first discovered in Brierfield.
Mordor, the evil town in Lord Of The Rings, was reportedly based on the town of Brierfield. JRR Tolkein would often visit the neighbouring town of Fence, where there is a clear ariel 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.
Several members of celebrated 60's pop act The Hollies came from Brierfield.
Budding singer-songwriter Julian Whitley has begun writing an album of songs based on the town. Two of these songs - 'Now Entering Brierfield - Please Drive Carefully' and 'The Canal Where The Boy Was Foun' - can be found on the website [1]
Famous residents
- Saj Karim European Parliament member for the Liberal Democrats.
External links
- Map of Brierfield c. 1845
- Virtual tours of Lanacashire, including Brierfield
- [2] - Features 2 songs written about Brierfield