Pendle - a place for visionaries
Over the centuries, a few far-sighted people have taken decisions which profoundly affected the people of Pendle.
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George Fox1652 George Fox had a vision on Pendle Hill, and went on to found the Quaker movement.
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James Brindley1770 James Brindley and John Longbotham brought the Leeds-Liverpool canal to Pendle
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Cornelius Nicholson1849 Cornelius Nicholson drove the East Lancashire Railway into Nelson.
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Marsden Building Society1860 The founders of Marsden Building Society set up a business which is still flourishing today.
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Neil Shoesmith, Chief Executive of Marsden Building Society, receives the Chairman's Award for Long-established Business from Dennis Mendoros, Chairman of Pendle Vision Board, at the Pendle Business Awards, 23 April 2010. |
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Now in the 21st century, Pendle business leaders continue this tradition by coming together with public agencies to form the Pendle Vision Board, the voice of the private sector: • advising Pendle Council on long-term economic development • lobbying for funds • promoting The Pendle Advantage - a great place to live, work and play. |
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Revised 2 July 2010