READERS have let us know how they would describe the area that they call home.

We asked our readers to sum up the reason that they loved Barrow in just three words, and we were inundated with responses.

Many people were quick to show Barrow some admiration, from pies to bingo and the coast to rugby – readers love their hometown.

Ayshea Kitchin said: “Love the shops.”

Nicola Bull said: “Community spirit thrives.”

Bernadette Horan said: “Opera bingo club.”

Thomas Pearce said: “By the sea.”

Gill Jepson said: “Its positive people.”

Deborah King Evans said: “Barrow Raiders rugby.”

Carol Kendall said: “My home town.”

Blanche Turner said: “Bright, colourful, lively!!”

Kerry Clarke said: “Friendly, beautiful coast.”

Barrow Focus said: “My home town.”

David Andrew Eley said: “Roa Island Watchtower!”

Jeff Pickthall said: “Pies, pies, pies!”

Darren Jefferson said: “Family and friends!!!”

Kara Griffiths said: “400 charity shops.”

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However, others were not feeling the Barrow love, choosing to give a much bleaker answer.

Jenna Sadecki said: “An impossible task.”

Keith Logan said: “Absolutely definitely nothing.”

Bailey J H Parrington said: “Next to Dalton.”

John Woodford said: “A 5 90.”

John Venn said: “No I don’t.”

Craig Scott said: “I DO NOT.”

For some, it took more than three words to express their feelings towards the town.

Chris Atkinson said: “It has great education.”

Frank Watson said: “The great feeling you get when leaving.”

Gill Jepson was quick to remind them of the rules.

She said: “Frank Watson that’s more than three words! Disqualified!!”