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Perched on the rugged edge of Barrow-in-Furness, where the wind carries the salt of the Irish Sea and the hum of industrial history, Roosecote Power Station stands as a testament to the ever-changing face of Britain’s energy landscape. For more than half a century, it has witnessed the rise and fall of energy technologies, adapting

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