About accrington - The town is a former centre of the cotton and textile machinery industries. The town is famed for manufacturing the hardest and densest building bricks in the world, "The Accrington NORI" (iron), which were used in the construction of the Empire State Building and for the foundations of Blackpool Tower; famous for its football team and for having Europe's largest collection of Tiffany Glass.
Shopping - As well as boasting a fine market, Accrington has one of the finest selections of independent specialist shops in East Lancashire. Discerning shoppers can choose from exquisite leather goods, a wide range of fashionable clothing, top quality cookware, the best traditional and
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modern furniture, rugs and lamps, to mention just a few of the products and services that the town's retailers have to offer.
Things to do and Tourist Information - Visit The Haworth Art Gallery it contains an outstanding collection of Tiffany glassware presented to the town by Joseph Briggs, an Accrington man who had joined Tiffany’s in the late 19th century and eventually became art director and assistant manager. The Art Nouveau vases are considered to be the most important such group in Europe.
For days out with children see: www.kidsdaysout.co.uk/
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