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Oswaldtwistle history
The name is derived from “Oswald” and “Twistle” The word “twistle” is an old English word meaning “brooks meet” Legend has it that Saint Oswald, King of Northumbria passed through.
The Peel family
Robert Peel laid the family fortunes by innovations in calico printing. A particularly successful pattern featured a sprig of parsley, so Robert Peel became known as “Parsley Peel” The soubriquet helps distinguish him from his son also Robert Peel, who was born at Peelfold in 1750.
Power loom riots
The people of Oswaldtwistle were involved in the power loom riots of 1826. The mechanisation of the textile industry resulted in redundancies, low wages, and starvation.
Coal
Oswaldtwistle is part of the Burnley Coalfield and had a number of coal mines such as Aspen Colliery. Mining here is thought to have commenced in the early 19th century and the colliery closed in 1930. The remains of the site which includes two stone-built engine beds and a bank of 24 coke ovens are protected as a scheduled monument.
PoW camps
During World War II, a number of PoWs (particularly Italians) were interned in camps near Oswaldtwistle. PoWs were held in the camps during the war.
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