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Earby sits in a distinct geographical spot, tucked into the West Craven area on the borderlands between Lancashire and North Yorkshire. Though it has a Lancashire postcode and fell under the West Riding of Yorkshire until the 1974 boundary changes, it remains part of the historic District of Pendle. It’s a place shaped by its industrial past, particularly the cotton weaving trade; you can still see this heritage at the Lead Mining Museum, which is housed in the old structural remains of the 18th-century grammar school. Unlike its larger neighbour Barnoldswick, Earby feels a bit more tucked away, situated in a valley where the Pennines begin to roll toward the Yorkshire Dales. The village is practical, with a compact centre featuring a handful of independent shops and a local bus service that connects you to Skipton, Burnley, and Colne. For those who spend time outdoors, the Pennine Way passes just to the east of the village, and the surrounding landscape is a mix of steep drumlins and quiet moorland tracks that offer routes straight out of the village and into open country.