Nelson, Lancashire
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Nelson is a town and civil parish in the Borough of Pendle in Lancashire, England, it had a population of 29,135 in the 2011 Census. Nelson is 3 miles (5 km) north of Burnley and 2 miles (3 km) south-west of Colne. Nelson developed as a mill town during the Industrial Revolution.
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Town and civil parish | |
Clockwise from top left: Nelson Town Hall; St Mary's Church; Skyline of Nelson; Nelson Central Mosque; Scotland Road | |
Area | 4.64 km2 (1.79 sq mi) [1] |
Population | 29,135 (2011 Census) |
• Density | 16,187/sq mi (6,250/km2) |
OS grid reference | SD856376 |
• London | 182.74 miles (294 km) SSE |
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Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | NELSON |
Postcode district | BB9 |
Dialling code | 01282 |
Police | Lancashire |
Fire | Lancashire |
Ambulance | North West |
UK Parliament | |
Website | Pendle Borough Council |
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