About Furness Whisper
Meet the people working to preserve and share Furness heritage.
Our Mission
Furness Whisper preserves and shares the heritage of our area by bringing together research, photographs and community memories.
By sharing what people remember, we can keep local history alive for future generations.
Our Collaborative Approach
Our research team — a researcher (who writes our stories and blog content), a historian and author, and an archive volunteer — works together on the same tasks to uncover and document the rich history of our area. We combine archival research, fieldwork, and community knowledge to build a comprehensive picture of our local heritage.
Our Research Team
Meet the people helping uncover and preserve Furness heritage.
The Researcher – Robert Fleming (Rob)
Rob has been interested in history from a young age. He follows up leads, contacts archives and gathers evidence for new projects, and he writes many of the stories and blog posts on the site.
The Historian & Author – Gill Jepson
Gill is a well-known South Cumbrian author and a founding member of the Furness Abbey Fellowship. A former teacher and committed local historian, she has researched Barrow-in-Furness extensively and brings depth and accuracy to our work.
The Archive Volunteer – Les Eveson
Les has an excellent eye for detail and a careful approach to archive work. During Covid, he worked on the Sankey family photograph collection at Signal Film & Media while also volunteering at Barrow Cumbria Archives.
Local Archaeologist – Dan Elsworth
We collaborate closely with Dan, who provides expert knowledge on archaeological sites, finds, and historical contexts throughout Furness.
Greenlane Archaeology Ltd
Lower Brook Street, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7EE
01229 588 500
info@greenlanearchaeology.co.uk
www.greenlanearchaeology.co.uk
What We Do
Archival Research
We work with historical documents, records and archive material that form the basis of much of our research.
Field Investigation
Our researcher conducts field investigations and detailed analysis to uncover historical facts and evidence about our area.
Community Stories
We gather and document stories, memories, and knowledge from local residents to build a complete picture of our area's history.
Nowstalgia Collection
Our visual storyteller creates "then and now" comparisons, showing how streets, landmarks and neighbourhoods have changed over time.
Get Involved
Everyone has a story to tell about Furness. Whether you are a lifelong resident or new to the area, your story is part of our heritage.
We are always keen to hear from people who want to help. If you have skills in research, photography, writing or social media — or simply care about local history — there is a place for you.
