view gallery S1 km | Ulverston Inshore Rescue - Cumbria UK in Lifeboats and Rescue Stations An independent rescue group set up after a particularly harrowing disaster in Morecambe Bay in 2002. Local campaigning and fundraising saw the arrival of their first boat in 2005. They now have both land and water SAR capabilities. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 03/09/2008 last visited: never |
view gallery W1.8 km | Hoad Monument in Wikipedia Entries Hoad Monument is a 100 ft (30.5 m) tower at the top of Hoad Hill (436 ft/133 m). Paid for by public subscription at a cost of £1250, the monument was erected in 1850. It commemorates Sir John Barrow who was born in Ulverston. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 02/17/2008 last visited: 04/17/2019 |
view gallery W1.8 km | Sir John Barrow Monument - Ulverston, Cumbria UK in Landlocked Lighthouses The Sir John Barrow Monument (also referred to as the Hoad Monument) was built in 1850 and stands proudly on Hoad Hill (436 ft/133 m) overlooking the market town of Ulverston. posted by: martlakes location: North West England, United Kingdom date approved: 02/17/2008 last visited: 04/17/2019 |
view gallery S1.9 km | Ulverston chimney in Lonely Chimneys Standing alone in a corner of a field is Ulverston chimney posted by: fellsmanhiker location: United Kingdom date approved: 09/23/2008 last visited: 09/24/2008 |
view gallery W2.1 km | Neville Street - Ulverston, Cumbria UK in Ghost Signs Pretty ghostly and hard to make out. Cornflours and Provender but not sure of the rest. On the side of Neville Court Nos. 5-12, which has a date stone of 1875. Old garage signs further along street. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 02/20/2008 last visited: never |
view gallery W2.1 km | Stan Laurel in Wikipedia Entries Stan Laurel was born Arthur Stanley Jefferson on June 16, 1890 in a small house in Argyll Street, Ulverston. This simple plaque records the event. He became famous as half of a double-act in comedy films with Oliver Hardy. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 02/15/2008 last visited: never |
view gallery W2.1 km | Stan Laurel - Ulverston UK in Blue Plaques Stan Laurel was born Arthur Stanley Jefferson on June 16, 1890 in a small house in Argyll Street, Ulverston. This simple plaque records the event. He became famous as half of a double-act in comedy films with Oliver Hardy. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 02/14/2008 last visited: never |
view gallery W2.1 km | St. Mary with the Holy Trinity ,Ulverston in This Old Church St. Mary with the Holy trinity church,was founded in AD1111,the church was then re built during the reign of Henry V111,the building was restored in 1804 and again in 1865-6. posted by: fellsmanhiker location: United Kingdom date approved: 03/31/2008 last visited: 04/17/2019 |
view gallery W2.1 km | Neville street Wesleyan Methodist church-Ulverston. in This Old Church Neville street Methodist church was founded in 1814,an imposing building in the heart of Ulverston. posted by: fellsmanhiker location: United Kingdom date approved: 11/22/2008 last visited: 11/28/2008 |
view gallery W2.1 km | Neville Street Wesleyan Methodist church-Ulverston. in Methodist Churches Neville street Wesleyan Methodist church was founded in 1814 an imposing building in the heart of Ulverston town Cumbria England. posted by: fellsmanhiker location: North West England, United Kingdom date approved: 12/05/2008 last visited: 12/10/2008 |
view gallery W2.3 km | Rachael's Court Chimney, Ulverston in Lonely Chimneys Rachael's Court is the modern name for this former textile mill. The chimney would probably have exhausted fumes from the mill and smoke from steam engine. The building is now 16 flats, which were refurbished in 1997. posted by: flipflopnick location: North West England, United Kingdom date approved: 06/19/2008 last visited: never |
view gallery SW2.3 km | Sir John Barrow, Ulverston, Cumbria in Blue Plaques Sir John Barrow was born in this little house in Ulverston in 1764, now in Cumbria, previously in Lancashire. Our greatest polar explorer never to go anywhere near the Arctic circle and die heroically. House in trust to Ulverston Town Council. posted by: flipflopnick location: North West England, United Kingdom date approved: 04/27/2007 last visited: 02/14/2008 |
view gallery W2.3 km | Hartleys Brewery - Ulverston, Cumbria UK in Breweries Brewing started at this site in 1755. It became Hartleys in 1919, who were later bought by Robinsons in 1982. Robinsons ceased beer production at this old brewery in 1991, ending 236 years of traditional brewing. posted by: martlakes location: North West England, United Kingdom date approved: 02/24/2008 last visited: 03/29/2008 |
view gallery W2.3 km | The Oddfellows Hall, Fountain St, Ulverston, Cumbria, UK in UK Historical Markers A plaque giving a brief history of the Oddfellows Hall. posted by: bill&ben location: North West England, United Kingdom date approved: 04/29/2018 last visited: 04/17/2019 |
view gallery W2.3 km | St.Mary's/Oddfellows Hall - Ulverston, Cumbria UK in Photos Then and Now In the market town of Ulverston, opposite the old Hartley's Brewery, is an ex-Catholic church which became the Oddfellows Hall, and is now an antique showroom. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 03/11/2008 last visited: 04/17/2019 |
view gallery W2.3 km | Oddfellows Hall / St Mary of Furness - Ulverston, Cumbria UK in This Old Church The first Roman Catholic church in the market town of Ulverston, built in 1821. This was succeeded by the present church of St Mary of Furness in Victoria Road in 1895. It is currently in use by a firm of antiques sellers. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 02/14/2008 last visited: 04/17/2019 |
view gallery W2.3 km | Oddfellows Hall - Ulverston, Cumbria UK in Odd Fellow Lodges An odd building for the Oddfellows. In the market town of Ulverston, opposite the old Hartley's Brewery, is an ex-Catholic church which became the Oddfellows Hall, complete with tower. posted by: martlakes location: North West England, United Kingdom date approved: 02/07/2008 last visited: 04/17/2019 |
view gallery SW2.3 km | Ulverston Swimming Pool - Ulverston, Cumbria. UK in Public Swimming Pools Ulverston's swimming pool is in the Ulverston Leisure Centre, off Priory Road. Its an indoor pool. As new managers find their way, facilities and times change. Open every day. posted by: flipflopnick location: North West England, United Kingdom date approved: 06/25/2017 last visited: never |
view gallery W2.3 km | Savings Bank Clock - Ulverston, Cumbria UK in Town Clocks The clock can be seen from a distance around Ulverston and it looks like it should be on the Town Hall at least. In fact it's on a bank. Erected in 1845 and still going strong. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 02/07/2008 last visited: 04/17/2019 |
view gallery W2.3 km | Ulverston Savings Bank, Market St, Ulverston, Cumbria in UK Historical Markers A plaque giving a brief history of the Ulverston Savings Bank building. posted by: bill&ben location: North West England, United Kingdom date approved: 04/29/2018 last visited: 04/17/2019 |
view gallery W2.4 km | St Mary of Furness - Ulverston, Cumbria UK in Roman Catholic Churches A large, old-red sandstone building in the centre of Ulverston. It has a lytch gate which acts as a Great War memorial, and doesn't have a graveyard. posted by: martlakes location: North West England, United Kingdom date approved: 02/09/2008 last visited: 03/29/2008 |
view gallery W2.4 km | St Mary of Furness Lytch Gate - Ulverston, Cumbria UK in World War I Memorials and Monuments An inscription on the lytch gate at the entrance to the churchyard of the main Catholic church in Ulverston. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 02/08/2008 last visited: 03/29/2008 |
view gallery W2.4 km | Ulverston Library, Cumbria UK in Libraries Ulverston library is a friendly place to go and is easily found near the bus station in the centre of town. Internet access for a fee. Good sofas and newspapers! posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 01/24/2008 last visited: 03/29/2008 |
view gallery W2.4 km | Victoria Road Rose Garden, Ulverston in Rose Gardens A small garden in an open corner of the town. Buses stop alongside and the library is across the road. People meet here, sit here, and wait for buses. Raised beds and benches. posted by: martlakes location: North West England, United Kingdom date approved: 01/24/2008 last visited: 06/17/2008 |
view gallery W2.4 km | Laurel and Hardy - Ulverston, Cumbria in Famous Fictional Figures The Laurel and Hardy statue was unveiled by Ken Dodd, who was "tickled" to be asked. Stanley Jefferson (Laurel) was born in Ulverston. Norwell Hardy was born in Harlem. posted by: flipflopnick location: North West England, United Kingdom date approved: 08/15/2010 last visited: never |
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