Barrow-in-Furness

Barrow-in-Furness district shown within Cumbria

Barrow-in-Furness is a town and local government borough in Cumbria. Prior to 1974 it was the main town in the Furness area of Lancashire.

In the late 19th century Barrow was the site of the world's largest steelworks. During the 20th century it became a major naval shipyard, specialising in the building of submarines.

Barrow Town Hall

LGBT history

Friends & Supporters of the Furness LGBT Community was formed in 2010.