Barrow-in-Furness & District: A Potted History

Barrow-in-Furness grew during the Industrial Revolution to become an important steel producer and exporter, exploiting the mineral deposits in mines nearby and its position on the coast. It was also a major manufacturer of naval vessels, best known today for building Royal Navy submarines. The monastic movement played an important part in the settlement and economy of medieval Furness, alongside the manorial system. Over the centuries, the area experienced Scottish incursion, piracy and smuggling, plague, uprisings, the Dissolution of the Monasteries, Civil War battles, the Quaker movement, the attention of Romantic writers and artists, railways and industrialisation, and the effect of both World Wars.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 15 January 2025
Publisher: Amberley Publishing

Barrow, a small settlement near Furness Abbey, thrived during the Industrial Revolution, becoming a major steel producer and exporter. It also manufactured naval vessels, notably Royal Navy submarines. The monastic movement played a significant role in medieval Furness, with Furness Abbey and Conishead Priory contributing to the settlement and economy. Over the centuries, the area experienced Scottish incursion, piracy, smuggling, plague, uprisings, the Dissolution of the Monasteries, Civil War battles, the Quaker movement, the attention of Romantic writers and artists, railways and industrialisation, and the impact of both World Wars. This historical portrait of Barrow and its surroundings is accessible and will be of interest to residents, visitors, and those with connections to the area.

Weight: 308g
Dimension: 232 x 165 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398116740