About Barnoldswick in Lancashire

Barnoldswick is a town and civil parish in the Craven district of Lancashire, England. The town is situated on the A59 road, between Skipton and Colne, and has a population of 5,350.

The town's history is closely linked to the textile industry and it was once known as "the weaving town". Barnoldswick was one of the first places in England to produce woven cloth and the town's weavers were responsible for producing much of the cloth used in the clothing of the English army during the Napoleonic Wars.

Today, Barnoldswick is a thriving community with a strong sense of identity. The town has a number of independent shops and businesses, as well as a weekly market. There are also a number of primary and secondary schools in the town.