I was born here and lived here for 23 years.
Blackburn is a small town with big aspirations. It has been growing for the past few years, the town centre being changed and extended, new retail areas popping up and this month (November 2005) a new, purpose built multi-screen cinema, bowling alley and restaurant complex has opened right in the centre of town.
Then there’s the Premier Leagues Blackburn Rovers and the Hawks for ice hockey fans.
Blackburn isn’t and never will be the most exciting place to visit, but its worth a look around non-the-less.