Nostalgia and Memories

Rampside Hall with 12 chimneys

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Barrow's unique buildings throughout the years including a house with 12 chimneys

Women filling shells with steaming liquid from a large urn in 1915

Women filling shells with steaming liquid from a large urn in 1915

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The women war workers at Vickers shipyard who paved the way for equal pay

Reminiscent of Brexit - campaigner dressed the part on Slater Street, Barrow for tariff reform

Reminiscent of Brexit - campaigner dressed the part on Slater Street, Barrow for tariff reform

The campaigns and causes that helped shape Barrow's past

SS Oronsay ship resting on Buccleuch Dock in 1950 after a fire that burned for three days

SS Oronsay ship resting on Buccleuch Dock in 1950 after a fire that burned for three days

Five fires that changed Barrow in the early 20th century

Girls learning to dance around a maypole in the late 1920s at St Paul's playground

Girls learning to dance around a maypole in the late 1920s at St Paul's playground

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What childhood memories in Barrow looked like in the early 20th century

Women and children in headgear at Walney Island in the very early 20th century

Women and children in headgear at Walney Island in the very early 20th century

Sun, sea and sand - Barrow beach days out throughout the century

Man posing on Matchless EO 523 motorbike at the tram depot in the early 20th century

Man posing on Matchless EO 523 motorbike at the tram depot in the early 20th century

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Barrow's long history of bikers with some with motorbike football and hockey pictures

Woman take on the slide backwards at Grange Lido

Woman take on the slide backwards at Grange Lido

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People enjoying South Cumbria's many outdoor baths and lidos during their heyday

The Daily Mirror's 'Best photographs and Mr Bottomley pictorial on front of Tram 23 in 1918

The Daily Mirror's 'Best photographs and Mr Bottomley pictorial on front of Tram 23 in 1918

How Barrow's past posters and adverts reflected the ever-changing early 20th century

The King and Queen Mary arriving outside Holland House on Michaelson Road

The King and Queen Mary arriving outside Holland House on Michaelson Road

When King George V and Queen Mary visited Barrow on morale-boosting tour during WW1

Sir Winston Churchill striding out from the entrance of Vickers in September 1915

Sir Winston Churchill striding out from the entrance of Vickers in September 1915

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'He had more pulses than ordinary men' - The times Winston Churchill visited Barrow

A Barrow Steam Laundry Van in 1918 near Scott Street and Slater Street

A Barrow Steam Laundry Van in 1918 near Scott Street and Slater Street

How working horses helped build, connect and serve Barrow

Group of well-dressed children and one woman at Hoad entrance gates in the early 20th century

Group of well-dressed children and one woman at Hoad entrance gates in the early 20th century

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The times the Sir John Barrow monument has been captured throughout history

The friend group outside the Sir John Barrow monument

The friend group outside the Sir John Barrow monument

Pen pals after 40 years - Hoad monument's special opening for twin town visitors

Hogue Street in 1911 with shopkeepers in aprons and children posing for the camera outside along with a pet dog

Hogue Street in 1911 with shopkeepers in aprons and children posing for the camera outside along with a pet dog

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Then and now: Ten Barrow roads and how they looked in the early 20th century

Loxhams shop window advertising Standard Bread and Flour in 1910

Loxhams shop window advertising Standard Bread and Flour in 1910

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Barrow's shops of the past before supermarkets, retail parks and online shopping

Piglet Lauren Conlong, 17 months, and Winnie the Pooh Laura Redfern dress up at Happy Tots Day Nursery to celebrate World Book Day in 2007

Piglet Lauren Conlong, 17 months, and Winnie the Pooh Laura Redfern dress up at Happy Tots Day Nursery to celebrate World Book Day in 2007

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Nostalgia: Young bookworms let imaginations run riot for World Book Day in 2007

The Gala Ball at Holker Hall, the tickets for which were one of the most coveted of the year. Organised in aid of St. Mary Hospice. A gourmet 5 course dinner cooked by Steve Quirke, the chef at Claridges and Hairy Biker Dave Myers was followed by a

The Gala Ball at Holker Hall, the tickets for which were one of the most coveted of the year. Organised in aid of St. Mary Hospice. A gourmet 5 course dinner cooked by Steve Quirke, the chef at Claridges and Hairy Biker Dave Myers was followed by a

The Hairy Bikers

NOSTALGIA - A tribute to one half of the Hairy Bikers - Dave Myers

Alan Lyall of Crosby, who, at the age of 15, won both the Keswick and Grasmere 200 yard races in 1958.

Alan Lyall of Crosby, who, at the age of 15, won both the Keswick and Grasmere 200 yard races in 1958.

Looking back at some of Cumbria's most loved sports

Original features of Lonsdale House include sash windows, ornate cornices and a grand staircase

Original features of Lonsdale House include sash windows, ornate cornices and a grand staircase

The historic features of Ulverston's Lonsdale House being 'brought back to life'

Hospital Parade Exhibit Early 20th Century A fancy decorated motor vehicle, for the Barrow Hospital (fundraising) Parade

Hospital Parade Exhibit Early 20th Century A fancy decorated motor vehicle, for the Barrow Hospital (fundraising) Parade

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The first cars of Furness - fascinating pictures of Barrow's vintage vehicles

Empire Picture House pictured in 1917

Empire Picture House pictured in 1917

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Seven photos of beautiful historic cinemas that have existed in Furness

Chair of Network Rail, Lord Peter Hendy and Mayor of Grange-over-Sands, Councillor Roger Handley unveiling the original British Railways ‘totem’ sign for Kents Bank station

Chair of Network Rail, Lord Peter Hendy and Mayor of Grange-over-Sands, Councillor Roger Handley unveiling the original British Railways ‘totem’ sign for Kents Bank station

Totem sign unveiled as new library devoted to railway memorabilia opens

Tim Farron visited the library back in October

Tim Farron visited the library back in October

Unique library at Cumbria train station officially opens this week

Cars arriving at the Cruise West Cumbria gathering at Hollywood Park in 2005

Cars arriving at the Cruise West Cumbria gathering at Hollywood Park in 2005

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Engines roared as modified cars descended on Hollywood Park

Members of the Roose Pioneers' rugby team enjoying their New Year's Day dip at Earnse Bay in 2005

Members of the Roose Pioneers' rugby team enjoying their New Year's Day dip at Earnse Bay in 2005

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Waving goodbye to the old year with a good old-fashioned splash

Part of the letter read 'do no open 'til Christmas'

Part of the letter read 'do no open 'til Christmas'

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Barrow woman discovers her 45-year-old letters to Santa in her mum's chimney

The winners have been announced for a Dalton postcard competition

The winners have been announced for a Dalton postcard competition

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New postcards created to promote beauty of Dalton

Author Emily Windsor during her trip to Grasmere, which has partially inspired her upcoming Christmas story based in the Lake District

Author Emily Windsor during her trip to Grasmere, which has partially inspired her upcoming Christmas story based in the Lake District

Anthology of Christmas stories based around the Lake District to be released

The Hindenburg flies over Duke Street, Barrow, so low its Nazi Swastikas are visible

The Hindenburg flies over Duke Street, Barrow, so low its Nazi Swastikas are visible

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Amazing picture surfaces showing how low Hindenburg flew over Barrow on 'spy mission'

The Coliseum cinema in Barrow in 1914

The Coliseum cinema in Barrow in 1914

Archive photos reveal fascinating insight into Barrow's architectural past

The 'ghostly' addition to the Sankey Archive Collection located at Furness Railway Offices in 1915

The 'ghostly' addition to the Sankey Archive Collection located at Furness Railway Offices in 1915

From trains to monks - Furness' entries in the UK's paranormal database

HMS Princess Royal launch in 1911

HMS Princess Royal launch in 1911

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Pictures of the industry that shaped Barrow - the Shipyard

The former Washington pub, 'the Wash', on Roose Road

The former Washington pub, 'the Wash', on Roose Road

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70 long-lost pubs across South Cumbrian that are sorely missed by Mail readers

Broughton Square

Broughton Square

Village remembers 'popular' shop 40 years later

1960s 'swimming sportscar' latest addition to motor museum

The Today Show film crew meeting Laurel and Hardy lookalikes Jim McClure and Stan Slade with Laurel and Hardy Museum curator Bill Cubin in 1996

The Today Show film crew meeting Laurel and Hardy lookalikes Jim McClure and Stan Slade with Laurel and Hardy Museum curator Bill Cubin in 1996

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Aussie TV crew filmed Stan Laurel lookalikes on the streets of Ulverston

Things you'll only understand if you went to school in the 90s

Things you'll only understand if you went to school in the 90s

11 things you'll only understand if you went to school in the 90s

We look back on Barrow's past nightlife scene

We look back on Barrow's past nightlife scene

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A look back at Barrow's clubbing scene across the decades

An undated photograph from our archives of crowds queuing for the Ritz along Holker Street and into Dryden Street

An undated photograph from our archives of crowds queuing for the Ritz along Holker Street and into Dryden Street

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Pictures of Barrow's old art-deco cinema built in the 1930s

Born and raised in Barrow, Colin Knipe went down the memory lane to talk about the street parties in town on June 2 1953.

Born and raised in Barrow, Colin Knipe went down the memory lane to talk about the street parties in town on June 2 1953.

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'There were lots of street parties in Barrow': Memories of Coronation Day 1953

Apollo Bingo in Barrow will be closing on Saturday, April 1.

Apollo Bingo in Barrow will be closing on Saturday, April 1.

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Memories of the Apollo Bingo in Barrow as it prepares to close

Ernie Sedgwick, the Arnhem veteran of Darlington

Ernie Sedgwick, the Arnhem veteran of Darlington

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Last survivor of Arnhem 'bridge too far' hero dies at the age of 101

Path through the wood at Sow How. Taken by Brian McGrevey

Path through the wood at Sow How. Taken by Brian McGrevey

Show us spring popping up around you

Has your favourite been mentioned?

Has your favourite been mentioned?

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What were the best nightclubs in Barrow back in the day?

Zara Tucker, three, of Durham Street, Barrow, at the Furness Funhouse in 1994

Zara Tucker, three, of Durham Street, Barrow, at the Furness Funhouse in 1994

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Do you remember having parties at Furness Funhouse?

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One of the oldest shops in Barrow closing down

Demolition work at Kendal station after Oxenholme line was downgraded

Demolition work at Kendal station after Oxenholme line was downgraded

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'Gross and iniquitous' - how the Kendal railway almost never existed

The Christmas lights switch-on at Barrow in 1991

The Christmas lights switch-on at Barrow in 1991

Some incredible ancient recipes that are great for Christmas

Capo De Monte Babes from the C Hart and D Kennedy School of Dance join the parade during Haverigg Gala in 1995

Capo De Monte Babes from the C Hart and D Kennedy School of Dance join the parade during Haverigg Gala in 1995

The third annual gala takes place to a cheering crowd

Long distance truckers at Glaxochem with hand painted models presented to them in 1990 in recognition for clocking up three million miles without serious accident or delay during the previous 13 years. Also pictured are members of the home based team and

Long distance truckers at Glaxochem with hand painted models presented to them in 1990 in recognition for clocking up three million miles without serious accident or delay during the previous 13 years. Also pictured are members of the home based team and

Big business plays host to big industry figure

Haverigg Gala Queen Rachel Smith, of Tarn Head, Haverigg, in 1995. Her attendants were Sian Edwards, Sarah Green, Anthony Foster and Paul Smith

Haverigg Gala Queen Rachel Smith, of Tarn Head, Haverigg, in 1995. Her attendants were Sian Edwards, Sarah Green, Anthony Foster and Paul Smith

The third annual gala takes place to a cheering crowd

Some of the Barrow College of Further Education students with their egg ‘offspring’ in 1987

Some of the Barrow College of Further Education students with their egg ‘offspring’ in 1987

Could you look after an egg for two weeks?

An extra set of Santas collecting for the Save the Children fund in Ulverston in 1993

An extra set of Santas collecting for the Save the Children fund in Ulverston in 1993

Christmas Barrow's winning hand over the years

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