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Oswaldtwistle is a town on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Lancashire, near Blackburn.

The name is derived from 'Oswald' and 'Twistle'. The word 'twistle' is an old English word meaning 'brooks meet'. It is thought that a famous Oswald from history passed through the area, giving the area it's full title of Oswald's Twistle, which in time came to be Oswaldtwistle. It is widely believed that the Oswald in question was Saint Oswald, King of Northumbria.

At Peelfold, in the township, was born (1750) Sir Robert Peel, first baronet, who, as a factory-owner, effected wide developments in the cotton industry. Another historical figure associated with the textile industry was James Hargreaves, inventor of the spinning jenny. He resided in what is now the post office on Stanhill Lane.

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