Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Haslingden within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Haslingden, market town and township with ry. sta., Whalley par., NE. Lancashire, 19 miles NW. of Manchester and 205 miles NW. of London - town, pop. 14,333; township, 4342 ac., pop. 14,298; P.O., T.O., 2 Banks, 1 newspaper. Market-days, Tuesday and Saturday; is a nourishing manufacturing town. Cotton, silk, and woollens are the chief fabrics produced. Ironworks, collieries, and quarries are in operation, and through the Haslingden Canal communication is maintained with Bury, Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.