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Pivotal moments in Millom's history captured in early 20th century photographs
Early pictures of Barrow docks including its construction, disasters, battleships
Cumbrian town's war memorial receives 'dog fouling and desecration'
Barrow pubs captured throughout history by the Sankeys - and what they are now
Workers spotted repairing damaged section of 'historic' channel walkway
Mole digs up coin over 100 years old on Cumbria farm
In pictures: A look at The Dock Museum's fascinating history as it turns 30
Veterans who fought in World War II given tour of BAE Systems Barrow site
Detectorist who found 3,000 year-old axe heads to appear on BBC show
Town parade commemorates 84 years since largest air battle ever seen
Plans for memorial to children who found sanctuary in Cumbria raised in parliament
WW2 era bomber to fly over Lake District this week – keep your eyes open
Free walking tour will explore Barrow's industrial past
Replica of 1911 seaplane to take flight in the Lake District this weekend
Medieval fair transports Barrow into the past and delights families
Less than a week to go until replica of UK's first seaplane soars over Windermere
Items from the English Civil War found in Cumbria
Countdown is on until Furness Abbey medieval fair
Rediscovered photograph reveals mine shaft that was 'catalyst' for town's growth
Archaeology project 'maps out a broader timeline' for area associated with industry
Unique replica of the UK’s first seaplane to soar over Windermere
The hard working Barrovians of the past and their harsh working conditions
Who were the Sankey photographers that captured Barrow's best and worst moments
Magnificent wing of historic castle with former dungeons for sale for £1m
Postcards from the past containing fascinating messages for Barrovians
Barrow's most famous historical photography archive re-imagined in exhibition
Barrow submarine launches through the years - decades before Trident
Guests attend 400th anniversary celebrations of the birth of Quaker founder
History aficionado, 80, publishes book about curiosities of the Duddon Sands
Sketch of castle reveals life of Cumbrian teenager from over 200 years ago
Barrow's unique buildings throughout the years including a house with 12 chimneys
D-Day celebrations in Cumbria see surge in donations to armed forces charity
Historic Barrow grave listed as part of RNLI's 200 year anniversary
The women war workers at Vickers shipyard who paved the way for equal pay
Wreckage of bomber that crashed into fells remains 80 years after tragedy
Barrovians with memories of the legendary 99s Club sought for new project
The campaigns and causes that helped shape Barrow's past
BBC's Digging for Britain visits Millom's community dig in its last week
See spectacular unseen views of Furness Abbey in video of ancient monks' staircase
Story of Furness Abbey musical performance back by popular demand after sell-out show
Timings as historic Midland Pullman train to pass through Cumbria
Five fires that changed Barrow in the early 20th century
The latest finds and discoveries of town's archaeological dig
Join a guided walk around Barrow cemetery to learn more about war graves
What childhood memories in Barrow looked like in the early 20th century
Shakespeare out in the open with unusual umbrella ban in Cumbria
Sun, sea and sand - Barrow beach days out throughout the century
Barrow's long history of bikers with some with motorbike football and hockey pictures
Diggers find pieces likely from old vicarage destroyed 380 years ago in the civil war
Author writes novel celebrating his father and his generation of post-war Barrovians
Coroner to give insight into his career at history group talk
WWII D-Day landings jeep showcased in Cumbria museum
Students dress up in 70’s clothes to celebrate Furness school’s 50th anniversary
Group plays special role in D-Day commemoration with World War Two technology