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The Industrious Bee was situated in Nova Scotia, which fronted Bolton Road, with adjoining houses situated and fronting Russell Street (from the Blackburn Standard, 31 March 1869) We have researched this beerhouse/inn/pub extensively and it has the following addresses: 1851 census: Great Bolton Street 1861 census: 28 High Street Novas 1871 census: 28 High Street 1881 census: 28 Bolton Street - ‘Industrious Bee’ 1891 census: 28 Bolton Road – ‘Industrious Bee Inn’ ‘Blackburn Standard: ’ ten references from 1852 - 1900 including 29 July 1899: ‘Beerhouse: Old Industrious Bee, rates: £23.’

Source: David & Christine Jackson

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