ABOUT CHECKS & GREYS

Checks & Greys is a modern and relaxing space where you can arrange to meet for either business or pleasure, enjoy a quick lunch or long relaxing afternoon with our varied menus of mouthwatering food and refreshing beverages.

Savour a delicious dish from our breakfast and lunch menus featuring local and seasonal ingredients. Enjoy our expertly roasted Cathedra Coffee, or try our own Cathedra Gin served over ice with a crisp tonic?

Whether it is a visit for breakfast, lunch or a quick coffee and a cake prepared by our talented chefs and served by our baristas and friendly front of house team, Checks & Greys is the perfect place to relax throughout the day.

Origins

Textile manufacturing in Blackburn dates from the mid-13th century when local wool was woven in farmers homes. Flemish weavers who settled in the area in the 14th century developed the industry and by 1650 the town was known for the manufacture of blue and white "Blackburn Checks", and "Blackburn Greys" became famous not long afterwards

By the first half of the 18th century textile manufacture had become Blackburn's main industry and from the mid-18th to the early 20th century Blackburn evolved from a small market town into "the weaving capital of the world" as its population increased from less than 5,000 to over 130,000.