Discover Leyland, Lancashire

Leyland War Memorial: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Leyland_War_Memorial_-_geograph.org.uk_-_500125.jpg
Author: Alexander P Kapp


Leyland is a town in South Ribble district, in Lancashire, England. This was where the British vehicle manufacturer Leyland Motors was formed in 1896. The town has a population of 37,000 people (2012 estimate).

Although Roman roads passed through the area, Leyland itself was not permanently settled until the Norman Conquest of 1066. It was listed in the Domesday Book of 1086, and in the 12th century was placed under the barony of Penwortham.

There is little of significance of Leyland until the late 19th century, when Leyland Motors was formed to manufacturer heavy vehicles such as trucks and buses. It grew into a large conglomerate, absorbing other vehicle manufacturers including BMC and Rover, to form the British Leyland company.

The town of Leyland has modernized with times. It has a large Tesco superstore established here in 2002. Other than that, it is a relatively quiet northern English town.

St Andrew's Church, Leyland: Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:St_Andrew%27s_Church,_Leyland.jpeg
Author: Alexander P Kapp

Visiting Leyland

From Manchester, take the M62 motorway to Junction 10, then continue in a northwest direction on the M6 motorway. Leave the M6 motorway at Junction 28 and head west to arrive at Leyland.

Places of Interest in Leyland

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