“Where The Lakes meets the sea”
Barrow-in-Furness is located in the south west of
From
a small fishing village in the mid 1800s, Barrow developed into a bustling
centre of industry with a population of more than 50,000 by the early
1900s. Although much of the heavy industry has now gone, Barrow is still
the centre of excellence for building submarines and has spun off many
associated high tech. industries. The town provides an interesting insight
into our industrial history as well as providing an ideal base to tour the
The following links give access to the latest information on Barrow and Furness, places to visit, activities, and items of interest for your visit to the area.
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