Swanland, The Pond c.1965
Photo ref: S408037
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Photo ref: S408037
Photo of Swanland, The Pond c.1965

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In Anglo-Saxon this place was known as 'burh', meaning 'fortified place'; its present prosperity rests firmly in the 20th century. The Blackburn Aircraft Company opened its first factory in 1916; as the company expanded, becoming a major employer, many more people were attracted to the thriving village.

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