Historical Geography information for Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, England
| Place Name | Oswaldtwistle |
| Description | Oswaldtwistle is a large village within the Hyndburn borough of Lancashire, England. It lies on the course of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Legend has it that St.Oswald, King of Northumbria passed through, giving the area its full title of Oswald's Twistle. This was the site of the 1826 loom riots over labor availability. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Oswaldtwistle |
| County | Lancashire |
| Country | England |
| SiteID | 93797 |
| DateUpdated | 4/22/2025 12:46:48 PM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092932 |
British Surname Clusters | Marsden | Marsden |