Oldest House in Blackburn
Built on Bank Hey, in 1543 (possibly even dating back to 1525)
Former site of the The Bureau Centre for The Arts, Victoria St, Centre
The foundation stone was laid in 1787 and opened for worship by 1789. Sadly the building was badly damaged by fire in April 2019.
Blackburn Town Hall
The foundation stone was laid in 1852 by Joseph Feilden, and opened by Mayor William Hoole in 1856.
Blackburn Technical College, Blakey Moor
The foundation stone was laid in 1888 by the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII), the college was fully open by 1894.
Blackburn Railway Station
Work began in 1886 on the Blackburn Railway Station, completing by 1888.
Concert Hall and Theatre, Blakey Moor
Although the foundation stone was laid in 1913 by King George V, the outbreak of the First World War meant the building was not fully complete until 1921.