Over the years, the Red Rose county has seen a whole host of inventions, and some have become everyday items, phrases or ways of life - without us even realising their history.
So take a look at the pages below, and be prepared to be amazed.
9. Mass Fingerprinting
Mass fingerprinting originated in Blackburn following a murder in May 1948. Police ordered a mass fingerprinting of all men over 16 in the Lancashire town of Blackburn to try and catch the person who had killed a three-year-old child. Her murderer, 22-year-old Peter Griffiths, was arrested three months after the crime. Photo: RAUL ARBOLEDA
10. Football
Preston North End were founder members of the football league in 1888, and their 1888/9 team - The Invincibles - were the first football league winners and alongside Lancashire clubs Blackburn Rovers and Bolton Wanderers, they were among first members Deepdale Stadium is also widely recognized as the oldest professional football stadium in the world in continuous use. The land was originally leased in 1875 for the North End sports club, which initially used it for cricket and rugby before hosting its first association football match in 1878. | National World
11. Burtons Biscuits
Burtons Biscuits' history began in Blackpool with George Burton, who started baking biscuits in the mid-1800s, but the company was officially founded by his grandson, Joseph Burton, in 1935. They're known for Wagon Wheels, Jamie Dodgers and Maryland Cookies. After years of growth, mergers, and changes in ownership, Burton's Biscuits was acquired by the Ferrero-affiliated company CTH Invest in 2021, and later merged with Fox's Biscuits to form Fox's Burton's Companies (FBC). | National World
12. Fisherman's Friend
Famous cough lozengers Fisherman's Friend are sold worldwide. And they started life in Fleetwood. Founder, Doreen Lofthouse with husband Tony Lofthouse and son Duncan Lofthouse outside the Fleetwood base in 1990. | National World