Many household items and foods are made right here on our doorsteps - with some you might not expect.
Take a look at the pages below to see 15 examples of perhaps surprising things made in the Red Rose county today.
13. Pet Food, Bretherton
GA Pet Food Partners, based at Plocks Farm, near Brethetron, are Europe's leading manufacturer of own label premium dry pet foods. | Animed
14. BAE Systems, Warton and Samlesbury
BAE Systems in Lancashire (Samlesbury & Warton) builds major components for the F-35 Lightning II and Eurofighter Typhoon. The sites have historically produced jets like the Jaguar, Tornado, and Lightning. Key activities include manufacturing front fuselages, rear sections, and wings, plus support for other aircraft, with Warton as a main assembly site for Typhoon and Hawk. | submit Photo: alfonsosm - stock.adobe.com
15. Interactive whiteboards, Blackburn
Promethean, based at Whitebirk Industrial Estate, created the interactive whiteboard, and also produce a range of interactive displays and technology that turn classrooms and workplaces into engaging, collaborative spaces. Photo: submit
16. Perspex, Darwen
Perspex® acrylic is manufactured in Darwen, and has been for over 85 years. It is the only production site for Perspex® across the entire UK. The product, a premium cast acrylic, was first made in the UK in 1933 and trademarked a year later. The manufacturing plant was moved to Darwen during the Second World War to be a safe location for the production of Spitfire canopies. The firm just moved its maufacturing operations from Orchard Mill, near the town centre, to a new £40m plant at Chapels Park. | NW