Loughborough (pronounced /ˈlʌfbərə/ LUFF-bərə, listen, or /ˈlʌfbrə/ LUFF-brə) is a town in Leicestershire, central England with a population of 57,600 in 2004. It is the largest town in the county (since Leicester is a city). It is administrative centre for Charnwood district and home to Loughborough University.
In 1841 Loughborough was the destination for the first package tour, organised by Thomas Cook for a temperance group from Leicester. The town has the world's largest bell foundry — John Taylor Bellfounders, which made the bells for the Carillon war memorial, a landmark in the town. The first mention of Loughborough is in the 1086 Domesday Book.
On the edge of Loughborough to the north, Dishley Grange Farm was home of agricultural revolutionist Robert Bakewell. The farm was once home to the annual Leicestershire County Show.
Loughborough has the Loughborough Echo and Loughborough Guide, but is also served by the Leicester Mercury.
Source: CIA Factbook, Wikipedia
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