Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Accrington within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Accrington, mun. bor., Whalley par., NE. Lancash., 22 miles N. of Manchester and 209 miles NW. of London by rail, on banks of river Hinburn, 3425 ac. (17 water), pop. 31,435; is an important seat of the cotton-printing trade, with numerous cotton-mills, bleaching works, and extensive collieries in the vicinity; 2 Banks, 2 newspapers. In 1878 Old and New Accrington were incorporated under the name of Accrington.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Old Accrington, Lancashire. See ACCRINGTON.