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Blackburn (BB) Area Postcodes

The Blackburn postcode area, also known as the BB postcode area, covers a region in Lancashire, England. The area has a rich industrial heritage, particularly in the cotton and textile industries. Many of the towns in the area were major cotton-weaving towns in the 19th century.

Blackburn is home to Blackburn Cathedral, officially known as Blackburn Cathedral of St. Mary the Virgin and Mauldeth Hall, also known as Corporation Park, which is a Victorian-era park that features beautiful gardens, a boating lake, and a conservatory. It provides a tranquil green space in the heart of the town.

Accrington is situated in the East Lancashire region, approximately 20 miles (32 kilometres) north of Manchester and about 4 miles (6.4 kilometres) east of Blackburn and has a strong association with football. Accrington Stanley Football Club, which plays in League One, is based in the town.

Burnley was known for its cotton mills and played a crucial role in the Industrial Revolution and visitors can enjoy "Weavers' Triangle" which is a designated conservation area that preserves the town's industrial heritage. It includes old mills, warehouses, and canal infrastructure.

Other postal towns and areas covered by the BB postcode area are Barnoldswick, Burnley, Clitheroe, Colne, Darwen, Nelson and Rossendale.