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History of the 



THE ROSSENDALE PARLIAMENTARY DIVISION. 



Rossendale was created a Parliamentary Division on June 25th, 

 1855- 



The Division embraces the whole of the Forest of Rossendale 

 proper (with the exception of certain detached portions) and the 

 Town of Haslingden in addition. 



The first Parliamentary Election for the Division took place 

 27th November, 1885, when Lord Hartington (now Duke of 

 Devonshire) was returned as its first representative in the House 

 of Commons. 



