Hyndburn is a local government district and borough in Lancashire, encompassing the towns of Accrington, Oswaldtwistle, Church, Clayton-le-Moors, Great Harwood, and Rishton within the industrial valleys of East Lancashire. This Pennine district features strong industrial heritage from textiles and engineering, including the famous Accrington brick (used to build the Empire State Building and other iconic structures). The climate is typical of upland Lancashire with moderate rainfall, cool temperatures, and occasional winter snow. Culturally, Hyndburn maintains strong industrial identity with Accrington's famous brickworks (the 'Nori' brick celebrated at the Haworth Art Gallery, which also holds Europe's largest collection of Tiffany glass), its textile heritage, and the Accrington Stanley football club (famous for its milk advert). The area preserves important heritage including the Haworth Art Gallery (Tiffany glass collection), the remains of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, and the distinctive terraced housing of the mill towns. Oswaldtwistle's connections to James Hargreaves (inventor of the spinning jenny) add to the district's industrial significance while Great Harwood retains its market town character. The surrounding countryside includes the West Pennine Moors offering walking and cycling. Hyndburn's communities maintain strong traditions with working men's clubs, brass bands, and local pride while the area's industrial past is being transformed through heritage initiatives and regeneration. The borough's central position in East Lancashire provides transport links while its towns maintain distinct identities and community spirit. Boundary GIS data for Hyndburn Borough Council is available for download in GeoJSON and KML formats, supporting industrial heritage preservation (including the famous Accrington brick), canal corridor regeneration, and community development in this historic Lancashire borough.

📍 Administrative boundary of hyndburn local authority district

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