Cast Iron gas street light now converted to Electricity in the conservation area of Padiham in Lancashire

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The first record, as Padyngham, dates from 1294. It remained for centuries as a market town, where produce from Pendleside was bought and sold. The town expanded and was redeveloped during the Industrial Revolution. The centre is now a conservation area.

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Size: 3456px × 4608px
Location: Padiham, Lancashire, England
Photo credit: © Brenda Kean / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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