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	Tumulus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Platform barrow The least common of the recognised types of round barrow, consisting of a flat, wide circular mound, which may be surrounded by a ditch.
		Pond barrow a barrow consisting of a shallow circular depression, surrounded by a bank running around the rim of the depression.
		First, the Nordic Bronze Age barrow gave its name to the location Håga ("the barrow"), which became part of the cognomen of the king, at Haugi ("at the barrow"), and interestingly, the mound was later named after the king.
	www.sciencedaily.com /encyclopedia/tumulus (2713 words)

	BARROW-IN-FURNESS - LoveToKnow Article on BARROW-IN-FURNESS
		In 1846 the first section of the Furness railway was opened, connecting Barrow with the mines near Dalton; in the ensuing years a great increase in trade justified the opening of further communications, and in 1859 the iron works of Messrs Schneider and Hannay were instituted.
		At the beginning of the 19th century this export amounted at most to a few thousand tons, and though by the middle of the century it had reached some 50,000 in 1847 the population of Barrow was only 325.
		At the outset Barrow merely exported the ore to the furnaces of South Wales and the midlands.
	www.1911ency.org /B/BA/BARROW_IN_FURNESS.htm (524 words)

	Barrow-in-Furness - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Until 1845, Barrow was still one of several small villages on the Furness peninsula, relying on agriculture and fishing.
		It is the main town in the borough of Barrow-in-Furness, which has an overall population of 71,980 (2001 census[1]).
		During the Middle Ages, the area was dominated by the powerful monks of Furness Abbey, just outside the modern Barrow.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Barrow-in-Furness (931 words)

	barrow - OneLook Dictionary Search
		Phrases that include barrow: barrow in furness, sea barrow, antiquary barrow, barrow isaac, barrow sir john, more...
		Barrow : Columbia Gazetteer of North America [home, info]
		Barrow, barrow : UltraLingua English Dictionary [home, info]
	www.onelook.com /?w=barrow&loc=wotd (330 words)

	BARROW-IN-FURNESS - LoveToKnow Article on BARROW-IN-FURNESS
		In 1846 the first section of the Furness railway was opened, connecting Barrow with the mines near Dalton; in the ensuing years a great increase in trade justified the opening of further communications, and in 1859 the iron works of Messrs Schneider and Hannay were instituted.
		At the beginning of the 19th century this export amounted at most to a few thousand tons, and though by the middle of the century it had reached some 50,000 in 1847 the population of Barrow was only 325.
		The docks in the strait between Barrow Island and the mainland were constructed in 1867, and named the Devonshire and Buccleuch docks.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /B/BA/BARROW_IN_FURNESS.htm (524 words)

	Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
		Between Walney Island and Barrow is the tiny Piel Island, on which is Piel Castle, built by the monks of Furness Abbey to protect their harbour from the Scots.
		In 1839 H.W. Schneider (who later had a home at Bowness-on-Windermere and commuted to Barrow via steam yacht and rail) came as a young speculator and dealer in iron.
		Ramsden also conceived the idea of the Barrow Shipbuilding Company, which became Vickers in 1897.
	www.visitcumbria.com /sl/barrow.htm (524 words)

	Hotels in Barrow In Furness Cumbria Lake District accommodation - Barrow In Furness hotels Cumbria accommodation in the Lake District UK
		If you are travelling for business or pleasure please choose from our selection of hotels in Barrow In Furness.
		The stunning scenery of the Lake District, the Cartmel and Furness peninsulas, the west Cumbrian coast, Morecambe bay, and the nearby towns of Ulverston and Barrow-in-Furness, are all within easy reach of the Rusland Pool hotel....
		Hotels in Barrow In Furness Cumbria Lake District accommodation - Barrow In Furness hotels Cumbria accommodation in the Lake District UK Hotels in Barrow In Furness - accommodation in Cumbria
	www.kayukay.co.uk /barrowhotels.html (524 words)

	Barrow-in-Furness, The Lake District, The lake District hotels , hotels near Barrow-in-Furness, The lake District England UK.
		Barrow-in-Furness, The Lake District, The lake District hotels , hotels near Barrow-in-Furness, The lake District England UK.
		Barrow-in-Furness, The Lake District, The Lake District hotels , hotels in Barrow-in-Furness, The Lake District England UK.
		Barrow is a Victorian town with a proud heritage of innovation, surrounded by beautiful beaches, wonderful coastal walks and inspiring scenery.
	www.the-lake-district-hotels.com /attractions/barrow-in-furness.htm (524 words)

	Barrow Borough Council - Home Page
		The Borough of Barrow-in-Furness is situated at the southern tip of Cumbria, to the north of Morecambe Bay and set against the spectacular backdrop of the English Lake District Mountains.
		Barrow Borough Council, Town Hall, Duke Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2LD, U.K. Feedback
		Barrow Festival of the Sea 2005 with an exciting calendar of events and attractions guaranteed to impress and entertain visitors and locals of all ages.
	www.barrowbc.gov.uk (524 words)

	Barrow-in-Furness
		Barrow's modern history began in 1846 with the birth of the Furness Railway, built to transport iron ore and slate out of the area.
		Barrow's past, its history of settlement and the ebb and flow of its industries, have created other interesting places too, such as quarries and reservoirs which are now an important part of the countryside that we as Barrovians value.
		Barrow's impressive town hall is at the heart of the town and its clock tower can be viewed from almost anywhere in the vicinity.
	www.alphabase.demon.co.uk /barrow.html (1774 words)

	Victoria Park Hotel - Links
		The Borough of Barrow-in-Furness is situated at the southern tip of Cumbria, to the north of Morecambe Bay and set against the spectacular backdrop of the English Lake District Mountains.
		To the north of the peninsula are the Furness Fells, the Cumbrian mountains, and lakes Coniston and Windermere.
		The Furness Railway Trust is a Registered Charity, based on the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway in the Lake District in North West England.
	www.vicparkhotel.co.uk /links.asp (705 words)

	FURNESS - LoveToKnow Article on FURNESS
		The usage of the term Lake District, however, tends to limit the name of Furness in common thought to the district south of the Lakes, where several of the place-names are suffixed with that of the district, as Barrow-in Fsirncs~, Dalton-in-Furness, B roughton-in-Furness.
		The district is served by the main line of the Furness railway, from Carnforth (junction with the London and North-Western railway), passing the pleasant watering-place of Grange, and approximately following the coast by Ulverston, Dalton and Barrow, with branches to Lake Side, Windermere, and to Coniston.
		It forms the greater part of the North Lonsdale parliamentary division of Lancashire, and contains the parliamentary borough of Barrow-in-Furness.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /F/FU/FURNESS.htm (832 words)

	Furness - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Backbarrow Company and the Furness iron industry
		Furness was part of the Scottish Kingdom of Strathclyde, though it has also been suggested that the local Viking settlers were actually Manx, rather than coming directly from Scandinavia.
		The Furness Railway was built to transport this ore, providing the area with its first safe transport route to the rest of England.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Furness (1226 words)

	Barrow-in-Furness - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In 2002 Barrow suffered the UK's worst outbreak of
		Barrow is also home to one of the largest supported non-league
		Barrow is a stronghold of rugby league, its team
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Barrow-in-Furness (1226 words)

	Barrow-in-Furness. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001
		Barrow is also one of the principal engineering cities of Britain.
		The port of Barrow has c.300 acres (121 hectares) of docks, and shipbuilding is an important industry, although much reduced in scale now.
		The district of Barrow includes four adjacent islands.
	www.bartleby.com /65/ba/Barrowin.html (1226 words)

	shoppingcity.co.uk
		Barrow In Furness: UK Shopping Directory; go shopping in this unique UK Shopping Mall hosting small shops and businesses.
		Barrow In Furness: 1SHOP; UK Shopping Mall, go shopping in this UK Shopping Directory of small secure online shops.
		Welcome to Barrow-in-Furness - the historic maritime gateway to the Furness Peninsula.
	www.shoppingcity.co.uk /Shopping-Barrow-In-Furness.php (1226 words)

	Manchester - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The district of Moss Side gained a particular reputation for gang violence, although substantial community and police initiatives have helped rejuvinate the area.
		As a result, gun crime in the area is falling and other cities have overtaken it.
		The Canal Street area of the city is well known as the 'Gay Village' and the city itself has now been designated as the 'Gay Capital of the UK'.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Manchester (1226 words)

	Barrow Borough Council - Home Page
		At the southern tip of Cumbria, to the north of Morecambe Bay, the Borough of Barrow-in-Furness is surrounded by beautiful beaches and inspiring scenery, set against the spectacular backdrop of the English Lake District Mountains.
		Barrow Borough Council, Town Hall, Duke Street, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria, LA14 2LD, U.K. Feedback
		Barrow Council's Environmental Health Officers are warning businesses to be aware of bogus asbestos contractors.
	www.barrowbc.gov.uk (256 words)

	legionnaires disease, Barrow-in-Furness
		Furness General Hospital, in Barrow, introduced a policy of closely monitoring patients suspected of having the disease and admitting them to intensive care as soon as they showed signs of deterioration.
		BARROW Borough Council's chief executive Tom Campbell is in the clear over the Legionnaires' Disease outbreak which rocked the town.
		Canon Peter Mann, the Rural Dean of Barrow, says the town is slowly coming to terms with the fact it had become the centre of one of the biggest outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease in the UK in recent years.
	www.multiline.com.au /~mg/legionnaires_disease_Barrow-in-Furness.html (13451 words)

	BBC - Cumbria - Sport - Barrow AFC latest news
		Barrow have reported Holker Old Boys to the Football Association for fielding Gareth Simpson whilst he was on a contact with the Bluebirds.
		The result sees Barrow slip down to sixth, while the referee has suggested Burley, who was shown the red card, be banned for longer than the usual 3-matches, citing the foul as the worse he had ever witnessed.
		Barrow were beaten 3-2 in the Nationwide North at Gainsborough Trinity, in a game marred by a suspected broken-neck, after a horror-tackle from Trinity's Adam Burley.
	212.58.224.114 /cumbria/content/articles/2004/update/barrow_afc_latest_news.shtml (790 words)

	Crewe and Nantwich - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Borough of Crewe and Nantwich was created in the local government reorganisation of 1974 by the merger of the borough of Crewe (an industrial town), the urban district of Nantwich (a much smaller and wealthier market town), and Nantwich Rural District.
		Note that the borders of the parliamentary constituency are not contiguous with those of the Borough, as much of the rural area in the west of the borough and the newly built area in the north of Crewe around Leighton Hospital is in the Eddisbury constituency.
		There is also a Parliamentary constituency of Crewe and Nantwich, which has been held since its creation in 1983 for the Labour Party by Gwyneth Dunwoody.
	www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Crewe_and_Nantwich (206 words)

	Submarine Heritage Centre - submarine history of Barrow-in-Furness
		The Submarine Service was bestowed with the Freedom of the Borough of Barrow -in-Furness during the celebrations, testimony to the enduring association between the town and the Royal Navy.
		Submarine Heritage Centre - submarine history of Barrow-in-Furness
		The Iron Shipbuilding Company was founded in 1871 by James Ramsden, General Manager of the Furness Railway Company who became first mayor of the new town of Barrow-in-Furness in Lancashire (now Cumbria).
	www.submarineheritage.com /history.html (881 words)

	Barrow-in-Furness Links
		Barrow CRC - Barrow Community Regeneration Company is a non-profit making company and charity working towards community and social development in Barrow and Furness.
		Barrow in Furness Borough Council - Barrow-in-Furness Borough Council - offering information, contacts and online services for residents and visitors in the Furness area of Cumbria.
		Voiceonline - Community website for Barrow and Furness.
	www.welcome-2-europe.com /United_Kingdom_England_Cumbria_Barrow-in-Furness.html (1902 words)

	Barrow-in-Furness (borough) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The current borough was formed on April 1, 1974 by the merger of the former county borough of Barrow-in-Furness, and Dalton-in-Furness.
		Barrow-in-Furness is a local government district and borough in Cumbria, England.
		It is named after its main town, Barrow-in-Furness.
	www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Barrow-in-Furness_%28borough%29 (107 words)

	Ribble Valley - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Ribble Valley is a local government district with borough status in Lancashire, England.
	www.lighthousepoint.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Ribble_Valley (150 words)

	cases_130904.html
		The Borough of Barrow-in-Furness is situated at the southern tip of Cumbria, to the north of Morecambe Bay and set against the spectacular backdrop of the English Lake District Mountains.
		Mick McKinnell - Head of ICT at Barrow in Furness Borough Council.
		Barrow are members of the Connected Cumbria partnership which is consists of the 7 councils in the Cumbria region, as well as the Fire and Police Authorities.
	www.diagonal-solutions.co.uk /cases_130904.html (367 words)

	Barrow-in-Furness -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		It lies on the seaward side of the Furness peninsula between the estuary of the River Duddon and Morecambe Bay.
		Isaac Barrow was born in 1630 in London.
		The bay separates the Furness region of the historic county of Lancashire (now in the administrative county of Cumbria) from the remainder of Lancashire.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9013498?tocId=9013498&query=barrow-in-furness&ct= (772 words)

	Statutory Instrument 1998 No. 2571
		Prints of the map may be inspected at all reasonable times at the offices of Barrow-in-Furness Borough Council and at the offices of the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions which are located at 2nd Floor, Ashdown House, 123 Victoria Street, London SW1E 6DE.
		- (1) This Order may be cited as the Borough of Barrow-in-Furness (Electoral Changes) Order 1998.
		any reference to "the map" is a reference to the map prepared by the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, marked "Map of the Borough of Barrow-in-Furness (Electoral Changes) Order 1998", and deposited in accordance with regulation 27 of the Local Government Changes for England Regulations 1994[4]; and
	www.hmso.gov.uk /si/si1998/19982571.htm (1440 words)

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