Historical Geography information for Blackburn, Lancashire, England
| Place Name | Blackburn |
| Description | Blackburn was recorded in the Domesday Book as Blacheborne in 1086. It was a boomtown of the Industrial Revolution, and amongst the first industrialised towns in the world. Since the 1950s the town has experienced significant levels of migration, particularly from India and Pakistan. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Blackburn |
| County | Lancashire |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93145 |
| DateUpdated | 7/3/2013 9:56:00 PM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092218 |
British Surname Clusters | Walsh | Walsh, Welsh, Breathnach |