Duke of York Hotel, Duke Bar (c. 1910) This Burnley landmark was rebuilt in 1888, designed by architect Thomas Bell, and still stands at the junction of Colne Rd. and Briercliffe Rd., but is no longer a public house. This busy street scene shows tram no. 33 with destination Padiham; amongst the people waiting around, several are wearing clogs, one lady is posting a letter in a pillar box, well known local business Collinge Plumber and Glazier is in the foreground. placeholder image
Duke of York Hotel, Duke Bar (c. 1910) This Burnley landmark was rebuilt in 1888, designed by architect Thomas Bell, and still stands at the junction of Colne Rd. and Briercliffe Rd., but is no longer a public house. This busy street scene shows tram no. 33 with destination Padiham; amongst the people waiting around, several are wearing clogs, one lady is posting a letter in a pillar box, well known local business Collinge Plumber and Glazier is in the foreground. | LCC

Burnley through the years: More fascinating photos of the town's historic buildings

By John Deehan
Published 3rd Nov 2026, 10:58 GMT

A collection of fascinating photographs looks back at Burnley's historic buildings .

Burnley has changed considerably over the years, but these fascinating photographs offer a reminder of the town's rich architectural past.

From grand Victorian buildings and historic town centre properties to familiar streets and long-lost landmarks, the images capture a glimpse of Burnley as it once was.

The photographs are from Lancashire County Council's Red Rose Collection.

Baltic Fleet Pub., Briercliffe Rd., Burnley. Image dated "pre-1893" 48 Briercliffe Rd., looking towards Duke Bar/Burnley; with adjoining cottage no. 50. Pub was rebuilt 1895, and still stands.

9. Burnley buildings

Baltic Fleet Pub., Briercliffe Rd., Burnley. Image dated "pre-1893" 48 Briercliffe Rd., looking towards Duke Bar/Burnley; with adjoining cottage no. 50. Pub was rebuilt 1895, and still stands. | LCC

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Boot, White Lion, Clock Face Inns, Burnley (1908). St. James's St., Burnley town centre, showing Boot Inn (18 St. James's St.), White Lion (no. 22), Clock Face (no. 32)

10. Burnley buildings

Boot, White Lion, Clock Face Inns, Burnley (1908). St. James's St., Burnley town centre, showing Boot Inn (18 St. James's St.), White Lion (no. 22), Clock Face (no. 32) | LCC

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