Barrow - Furness Whisper - Page 8

The wind whips across Walney Channel, carrying with it the tang of salt and a hint of distant industry. Here, on the edge of Barrow-in-Furness, stands a silent giant, a monument to a bygone era. This is Roosecote Power Station, a place that has witnessed the ebb and flowof progress, mirroring the changing fortunes of

A Giant Rises Amidst the Salt and Smoke The year is 1888. Queen Victoria reigns, and the Industrial Revolution is in full swing. Here in Barrow-in-Furness, the air is thick with the scent of coal smoke and brine, a testament to the town’s shipbuilding prowess. But amidst the clang of hammers on steel, a new

Nestled amongst the rolling hills and picturesque lakes of Cumbria, a forgotten legend once bubbled with life – Marsh’s Sass. This wasn’t your average fizzy drink; it was a beloved local beverage shrouded in secrecy and boasting a devoted following. Imagine yourself transported back to a time when life moved at a slower pace, and

The wind whips across Walney Channel, carrying with it the salty tang of the sea and the cries of gulls. Here in Barrow-in-Furness, a town forged in the fires of industry, a different kind of drama once unfolded. A drama of flickering lights, silver screens, and the magic ofmoving pictures – all within the walls

The roar of engines, the smell of methanol, the thrill of speed… Speedway has a long and fascinating history in Barrow-in-Furness, a tale woven through different venues and decades, with a story as twisty as the track itself! Our journey begins in the summer of 1930, at Holker Street Stadium, home to Barrow A.F.C. Imagine

Barrow-in-Furness: a town forged in fire and steel, where towering ships rise from the docks and the air hums with industry. But did you know that nestled amongst the shipyards and steelworks, a different kind of factory once thrived? Step back in time to 1948. The clatter of shipyard hammers mingled with the rhythmic chug

The Furness Railway, a testament to Victorian ingenuity and industrial ambition, winds its way through the history of Barrow-in-Furness like a thread of iron. Established in the mid-19th century, amidst the dramatic landscape of Cumbria, this railway played a pivotal role in connecting Barrow with the wider world, facilitating the transportation of goods and people,

The air in Barrow-in-Furness crackled with the energy of a new era. The year was 1859, and amidst the rolling green hills of Cumbria, where the wind whipped off the Irish Sea carrying the scent of salt and heather, a titan was rising. The discovery of haematite, its raw ore gleaming like blood against the

The aroma of bay rum and talcum powder always hung heavy in the air in Ernie’s, a comforting and familiar scent that greeted you as you stepped through the door. The worn leather of the barber chairs creaked in a comforting rhythm as Ernie, with his steady hand and a twinkle in his eye, expertly