Barrow in Furness (Travel Guide) - The Shipyard Town with Mountain Views and Spectacular Sunsets
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- Опубліковано 15 тра 2021
- Once compared to Chicago during its raucous 19th century boom years, Barrow has undergone many transformations over the years. Beginning as a sleepy hamlet in the mid 19th century it rose to become a powerhouse of iron and steel production with a world renowned shipyard. The steelworks are no more, and the shipyard is much reduced. However, what remains is not the post industrial wasteland so often suggested by lazy journalism. Under cover of the ship halls that dominate the town, a highly skilled workforce produces cutting edge nuclear submarines.
The grid pattern laid out by the Victorian town planners is still evident, as are the impressive architectural masterpieces of the town’s heyday; the lofty Town Hall being the most visible. Although it was never developed to the extent of the original ambitious plans, Vickerstown on Walney Island remains a fine example of a marine garden city
In industrial terms Barrow has suffered from its remote (in English terms) location. However, its location at the tip of the Furness peninsula, surrounded by sea and mountains is a bonus for residents and visitors alike. On a sunny day Barrovians have a choice of seaside pastimes or the pleasures of the nearby Lake District National Park. The ruins of Furness Abbey are majestic at any time of year, with a welcoming cafe if the weather turns inclement.
This film provides a short history of the town as well as a tour of its main attractions, from the excellent Dock Museum (free entry) to a stroll amongst the blossom in Barrow Park; not forgetting independent shopping, an outdoor pint on Dalton Street and the local football and rugby league teams!
Thank you to Martin Schofield (www.mjschofieldphotography.com) and Geoff Parkes of the Barrow Society of Artists.
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never seen anyone say anything nice about this place it's honestly kinda neat. nice to get some representation.
Great vid, but the locals will have you for pronouncing Furness as Furniss, and Roa (row) as Ro-a. Nice to see the old town again, though.
Aww what a lovely tribute to our town Barra.
I grow up on Walney Island before moving to Canada at 11 years old.
My father was born in Barrow,he left in the great slump when there was no work.He walked the length and breadth of the country before finding work in the Stanlow oil refineries.He took us to Barrow many times when we were children and I loved it,the park,the Abbey,Peel Island and so much more.I noticed Duke Street and remembered the old family saying when we couldn't find something,we would be told "It's down that hole in Duke Street.When they retired my parents would spend weeks in their caravan on Silverdale beach.That is where we scattered his ashes so that he could be back home.
Thank you for making us look good! It’s easy to only see the bad parts when living here, but we have some wonderful buildings and and nature!
Seems rather poetic my father's family came from Barrow and settled in a community called Vickers Heights, Canada.
I deeply regret moving from Barrow, I lived there ten years, was and will never be as happy as I was then.
✨💞😃See u Summer time Barra!
Nice to hear some positivity about a town I've lived in all of my life, especially after being named in 'Britain's Worst Towns' and after most of the shops in the town center have been closed.
Thank you for such a great insight. I learnt more about my home town from your video than I ever did at school.
This is amazing. I’m coming to visit Barrow soon
Fabulous scenery everywhere & the locals are well traveled & kind hearted & very chatty, We had 5 children & moved to Texas for work & opportunities & my children are now adults & their Texan partners love visiting Barrow , Furness & the Lakes, Seriously they love it 😍
Spent several years living on Barrow Island. I think Barrow like many places,has its downside but the good far outweighs the not so good.
Nice to see the town in a positive light for a change
I've never seen anyone paint this town in a positive light, without including BAE in the sentence
I shall be visiting here soon to meet my lovely friend. What a lovely little place it looks like 😊😊
Very interesting, well done, thank you
Had to have look.From Australia. Barrow making subs for us😊
I LIVE HERE THX FOR MY TOWN