[JohnW]

Things have obviously changed lot since I lived in the area. The words "Accrington" and "tourism" have never really been synonymous in my mind. Can someone explain how the tourist industry affects Accrington in this day and age, and how tourism was encouraged within the town. I am not aware of any real tourist attractions in the town itself. I would have thought the Ribble Valley was the nearest place of interest to people who have no connection with the area.