Birley’s Lodge Mill at Barden where the Leeds and Liverpool Canal enters Burnley. This image was taken well over 100 years ago.Birley’s Lodge Mill at Barden where the Leeds and Liverpool Canal enters Burnley. This image was taken well over 100 years ago.
Birley’s Lodge Mill at Barden where the Leeds and Liverpool Canal enters Burnley. This image was taken well over 100 years ago.

Retro picture gallery: Fascinating photographs from Burnley's industrial and transport past

The Burnley Express, together with local historian Roger Frost and Burnley Civic Trust, have collaborated to bring you this remarkable set of photographs from Burnley’s industrial past.
By Dominic Collis
Published 8th Sep 2022, 14:45 BST
Updated 8th Sep 2022, 14:45 BST

With everything from the culvert to the canal, this is a fascinating collection of photographs for anyone interested in our history.

A large gang of workers on Yorkshire Street, just under the Culvert which was completed in 1926.

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A large gang of workers on Yorkshire Street, just under the Culvert which was completed in 1926. Photo: S

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Work coming to a conclusion on the Culvert. The original structure has yet to be demolished. The tower of St Mary’s RC Church can be seen, centre right.

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Work coming to a conclusion on the Culvert. The original structure has yet to be demolished. The tower of St Mary’s RC Church can be seen, centre right. Photo: S

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The old canal warehouse at Finsley Gate showing other buildings connected with the work of the Canal Company. In the foreground, left, is the original swing bridge which, until 1885, gave this part of Burnley its name.

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The old canal warehouse at Finsley Gate showing other buildings connected with the work of the Canal Company. In the foreground, left, is the original swing bridge which, until 1885, gave this part of Burnley its name. Photo: S

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A little further along the canal in 1969. Finsley Gate is directly behind the photographer and ahead we are looking in the direction of Healey Wood.

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A little further along the canal in 1969. Finsley Gate is directly behind the photographer and ahead we are looking in the direction of Healey Wood. Photo: S

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