Lancashire is renowned for its pivotal role in the Industrial Revolution, giving rise to world-changing inventions.
The Spinning Jenny, invented by James Hargreaves in 1764 in Blackburn, revolutionised textile production. Richard Arkwright of Preston pioneered the water frame leading to mass factory manufacturing. And the power loom, developed in the region, further boosted cotton output.
On top of that it’s behind famous brands such as Reebok, Vimto and Holland’s Pies. For a working class county, we have done alreet!
These pictures are just some of the products which started life in Lancashire
9. How Lancashire changed the world
Holland's Pies - the chippy favourites and iconic Northern pie brand were Based in Baxenden near Accrington | National World
10. One of the photographs on display at the 'A Hundred Years of Leyland Motors' exhibition.
Leyland Motors formed by James Sumner and the Lancashire Steam Motor Co. Photo shows an early scene which was used in an exhibition | National World
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Reebok was originally founded as J.W. Foster and Sons in Bolton, when it was in Lancashire. Later became global as Reebok. | National World
12. How Lancashire changed the world
Warburtons Bakery, founded in Bolton in 1876 is now the UK’s largest bakery brand. Picture shows staff from Warburtons bakery at their new £750,000 premises at Blackpool Business Park. In the centre are (left) Area General manager Duncan Lees and Chairman Ross Warburton. | National World