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The birthplace of the Rolls-Royce jet engine (Frank Whittle's team developed it here), Rolls-Royce manufacturing heritage, and a small Lancashire mill town with an extraordinary aerospace significance
A little history
Frank Whittle's team moved to Barnoldswick in 1943 to develop the jet engine away from bombing threats. Rolls-Royce established manufacturing here that continued for decades. The town — locally called 'Barlick' — still has aerospace manufacturing in its DNA.
The Rolls-Royce jet engine connection is genuinely underplayed — Barlick gave the world jet travel. The town centre market. The Leeds-Liverpool Canal runs through the area.
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The birthplace of the Rolls-Royce jet engine (Frank Whittle's team developed it here), Rolls-Royce manufacturing heritage, and a small Lancashire mill town with an extraordinary aerospace significance Roam surfaces the local businesses and hidden gems that make Barnoldswick worth exploring.
The town has independent cafes and local food options. Market days for Lancashire produce. Download Roam free to discover Barnoldswick's independent food scene.
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Barnoldswick's economy retains aerospace manufacturing alongside local independent businesses. List your Barnoldswick business on Roam to reach local customers in Lancashire.
Roam covers all of Barnoldswick including Earby, Kelbrook, Salterforth, Foulridge, Colne. The Rolls-Royce jet engine connection is genuinely underplayed — Barlick gave the world jet travel. The town centre market. The Leeds-Liverpool Canal runs through the area.
