There is also a substantial 1920s public house, The Pendle Inn, and a restaurant, The Barley Mow.

[4][5][6] After a cow farm was established around 1266, Barley earned its livelihood from agriculture.

During the 18th century, textiles began to be manufactured as an extra source of income.

The brooks around Barley offered an effective source of waterpower which led to the building of several cotton factories.

At its height, Barley Green Mill had 200 looms, until floods destroyed the building in 1880.