Barrow-in-Furness is a large industrial town which grew from a tiny 19th Century hamlet to the biggest iron and steel centre in the world, and a major ship-building force, in just 40 years. The railway was introduced to carry iron-ore, slate and lime-stone to the new deep water port. Its prosperity grew with the development of the steel and ship-building industries.

In the town centre there are many old and distinctive buildings, mostly from the Victorian era, such as The Town Hall, Public Library and The Old Fire Station.

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Tourist Attractions :

• Piel Castle
• The Dock Museum
• Furness Abbey

Other Places of Interest :

• Bow Bridge

In the Borough there are 249 Grade II buildings (classed as being of special interest), 15 Grade II* ones (important buildings of more than special interest) and 8 Grade I (exceptional interest).

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Nearby Places of Interest :

• South Lakes Wild Animal Park
• Dalton Castle

Towns/Villages Nearby:

• Dalton-in-Furness
• Aldingham

Related Links :

• Wikipedia - Barrow-in-Furness
• Wikipedia - Vickerstown
• Open Directory: Barrow-in-Furness
• Barrow-in-Furness Borough Council
• History of Barrow Town Hall
• Places of Worship

Maps :

Map - Google
Map - Ordnance Survey - SD 190692

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