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King John! The name that makes some folks think of grumpy cats and cancelled credit cards. But hey, even grumpy kings can spark some seriously fun legends – ones that would make Scrooge McDuck blush with envy! This one involves a treasure chest overflowing with enough gold, jewels, and sparkly stuff to make a dragon

The wind howled off the Irish Sea, rattling the windows of the Barrow Library Museum—or rather, the building that once housed it. For within those walls, now repurposed, a legend was born: the tale of the Mummy’s Hand. It was said to reside amidst the hushed whispers of visitors and the creaking floorboards, bathed in

A Bricked-Up History of Tax Rebellion Imagine a world where sunlight was a luxury, a privilege taxed by the crown. A world where people, rather than embrace the warmth of the sun, chose to brick up their windows. This was the reality of 18th-century England, a time when a seemingly innocuous tax ignited a peculiar

Ever wished you could travel back in time? Well, grab your imaginary time machine, because we’re about to dive into the Domesday Book (1086) and unearth some fascinating – and perhaps surprising – details about Barrow-in-Furness’s early days. While “Barrow” itself doesn’t get a shout-out in the book, it does mention some nearby settlements that

For generations, folks in Barrow have whispered a tale about the town’s founding. Legend speaks of a skilled archer who, with a mighty twang of his bowstring, fired an arrow that soared through the crisp air. It landed with a thud, not on bare earth, but right through a buzzing bee! Astonished, the archer gathered

The Reverend W. V. Awdry, the creator of Thomas the Tank Engine, undoubtedly drew inspiration from the world of railways for his beloved stories. While the exact inspiration behind the bustling shunting yard of Barrow in the series remains a bit of a chugging mystery, there are some strong clues pointing to a real-life counterpart:

A Local Legend Rooted in Myth and History Foulney Island, a small, windswept isle off the Cumbrian coast, holds a captivating tale that blends early Christianity with a touch of the mythical. The legend of St. Foulcáin, an Irish monk, is intertwined with the island’s history, adding a layer of intrigue to its already picturesque