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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. With a population of approximately 60,000, the main employer is still the shipyard, now owned by BAE Systems Marine.

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South Lakes For ex-Furness people who like to keep in touch with the area and to be able to view photos of the ever changing state of the area. Aimed purely for ex patriots and people who have moved away from the area. www.southlakes-uk.co.uk

The History Of Barrow-Island A brief history of Barrow Island, including news, links and galleries. www.barrow-island.com

Wattsy's Page Personal site, containing a brief history of their home town of Barrow-in-Furness. Contains a number of old photographs. www.wattsyspage.homestead.com

Piel Island and Piel Castle Small idyllic island at the entrance to Barrow and Walney channel, with a 14th century castle and the Ship Inn public house. website.lineone.net/~carolscarr