Economy
Heavy industry is now part of Todmorden's history, not its present. The industrial chimneys have largely gone and the remaining mills have mostly been converted for other purposes. The town's industrial base is much reduced (at one time Todmorden had the largest weaving shed in the world). There has been a great deal of regeneration activity and Todmorden is now increasingly a commuter town for people working in Manchester, Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield and smaller towns. Todmorden also services the local rural area and attracts visitors through its market (indoor and outdoor), various events, heritage and the local Pennine countryside. Changing work patterns may have influenced the fact that the town was the first rural telephone exchange in Britain to be broadband-enabled through public demand. Rising house prices over recent years are a particular problem as there is limited land available in the valley for building affordable housing. It has for centuries been considered the safest accessible route directly across the Pennines.
- Nightlife
Todmorden has a very busy nightlife, for a small town. The nightlife includes many pubs and a club, each offering their own unique part to a nightlife. Pubs in the town centre include The Duke of York, The Wellington, The Royal George, The Golden Lion, The White Heart (Wetherspoons) and The Polished Knob, known for live bands and music. There is also CP's Bar open till 2am, Bramsche Bar open till 1am and the Venue nightclub open till 5am on a Friday and Saturday.
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