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Ten industrial sites that shaped England used in history campaign

Piece Hall in Halifax was an important site in the cloth trade

Historic England Piece Hall Halifax — Piece Hall in Halifax was an important site in the cloth trade

Ten industrial sites that helped shaped England have been chosen for a campaign to bring the country's history to life.

The Piece Hall in Halifax, Cromford Mills in Derbyshire, Castlefield Canal Basin in Manchester and the Lloyd's building in London made the list.

Tristram Hunt, director of the V&A Museum, selected the places from more than 700 nominations from the public.

It is part of Historic England's A History of England in 100 Places campaign.

The Old Furnace at Coalbrookdale in Shropshire was one of the crucibles of the Industrial Revolution

Historic England Old Furnace Coalbrookdale Shropshire — The Old Furnace at Coalbrookdale in Shropshire was one of the crucibles of the Industrial Revolution

Cromford Mills near Matlock is home to the first water-powered cotton spinning mill

Cromford Mills is home to the first water-powered cotton spinning mill

Historic England Cromford Mills Matlock Derbyshire — Cromford Mills is home to the first water-powered cotton spinning mill

The Rochdale Pioneers Shop is a key site in the history of the co-operative movement

Historic England Rochdale Pioneers Shop — The Rochdale Pioneers Shop is a key site in the history of the co-operative movement

The Lloyd's building is a symbol of the City of London's financial industries

Historic England Lloyd's Building City of London — The Lloyd's building is a symbol of the City of London's financial industries

The wooden jetty of Dunston Staithes in Tyne and Wear was a crucial part of the process in getting coal on to ships for global export

Historic England Dunston Staithes Tyne Wear — The wooden jetty of Dunston Staithes in Tyne and Wear was a crucial part of the process in getting coal on to ships for global export

Middleport Pottery is one of the most famous ceramic sites in Stoke-on-Trent, which is still known as The Potteries

Historic England Middleport Pottery Stoke-on-Trent — Middleport Pottery is one of the most famous ceramic sites in Stoke-on-Trent, which is still known as The Potteries

Castlefield Canal Basin is England's first industrial arterial canal and revolutionised the history of Manchester

Historic England Castlefield Canal Basin Manchester — Castlefield Canal Basin is England's first industrial arterial canal and revolutionised the history of Manchester

The Morris factory in Oxford was a major mover in automotive industry

Historic England Morris factory Oxford — The Morris factory in Oxford was a major mover in automotive industry

The Blue Anchor at Helston in Cornwall dates back to the 15th Century and was selected for its role in the history of brewing

Historic England Blue Anchor Helston Cornwall pubs beer brewing — The Blue Anchor at Helston in Cornwall dates back to the 15th Century and was selected for its role in the history of brewing

18th Century cloth hall in £19m facelift

Centre opens at former cotton mill

Revamp of historic staithes complete

Pottery site £9m renovation complete

Museum opens after £2.3m revamp