Counties of the UK: Lancashire

 

This is the next instalment of my monthly feature going through the Counties of the UK in alphabetical order to check out things of interest.  I hope you enjoy it

 

Location – in the North West of England

 

Origin of name – The Duke of Lancaster is the Queen.  There is an extensive network of canals in the county.

Pronounciation – Lank + a + sheer

Nicknames – the Red Rose County

 

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County seat – Lancaster

 

Unusual place name – Nob End

Flower – red rose

 

Signature foods – Lancashire Hotpot, Butter Pie, Parkin

 

Famous places to visit – Blackpool, Bank Hall (Bretherton), Gawthorpe Hall, Furness Abbey, St Annes Heritage Mural, St Peter's Parish Church (Burnley)

Famous businesses/brands – about 85% of all cotton worldwide used to be processed in the county!  Large defence industry.

 

Famous people from Lancashire – Eric Morecambe, Sir Ian McKellan, Nick Park (Wallace & Grommit), Andrew Flintoff (cricket), Jane Horrocks (AbFab), John Inman (Are You Being Served), Cynthia Lennon, Gracie Fields, Christine McVie

 

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