Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Farnworth within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Farnworth.-- township and ry. sta., Deane par., SE. Lancashire, 3 miles SE. of Bolton, 1502 ac., pop. 20,708; P.O., T.O., 2 Banks, 1 newspaper.