I had thought that this plant was introduced and it certainly spread along the railways and canals having been a rare plant at one time. Stace though, says it's a native. It's other common name is Fireweed after its ability to grow on bomb sites after the last war.
Helsby Hill, 29th September 2004
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Added on 21st October 2004, amended January 18th 2005