Cleator Moor developed rapidly in the 19th Century, as the industrial revolution demanded more and more coal, limestone and high grade iron ore. Cleator Moor and all the villages around it - Frizington, Rowrah, Keekle, Bigrigg - were a maze of railways and mines which produced the materials for iron works in Cleator Moor and Workington.
Early in the 20th Century supplies began to decline, and now there is little industry here.
The population is about 7500.
Explore the history of this small Cumbrian town through the pages of Tom Duffy's website. Learn about the towns people, industry, disasters, religion, education and entertainment. www.themoor.ukf.net
Information and history of this church, which is home to the renowned Grotto, an identical replica of Lourdes - a place of annual pilgrimage and a centre of devotion. Photo album. www.themoor.ukf.net/stmarys
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