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BAE Systems submarine shipyard, Furness Abbey, Walney Island nature reserve, the Dock Museum, and the Victorian industrial town that went from hamlet to major city in 40 years
A little history
One of the fastest urbanisations in British history — Barrow grew from almost nothing to a major industrial city in the Victorian era, driven by iron, steel and shipbuilding. Britain's nuclear submarines continue to be built here.
The Dock Museum is free and extraordinary. Furness Abbey ruins are magnificent. Walney Island for seabirds and wildlife.
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Food & drink in Barrow-in-Furness
The town centre has independent food options. Local Furness peninsula produce. Ulverston has excellent independent food nearby.
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BAE Systems dominates the economy. Town centre independent scene is developing.
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BAE Systems submarine shipyard, Furness Abbey, Walney Island nature reserve, the Dock Museum, and the Victorian industrial town that went from hamlet to major city in 40 years Roam surfaces the local businesses and hidden gems that make Barrow-in-Furness worth exploring.
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BAE Systems dominates the economy. Town centre independent scene is developing. List your Barrow-in-Furness business on Roam to reach local customers in Cumbria.
Roam covers all of Barrow-in-Furness including Dalton-in-Furness, Askam, Millom, Ulverston, Grange-over-Sands. The Dock Museum is free and extraordinary. Furness Abbey ruins are magnificent. Walney Island for seabirds and wildlife.
