Nostalgic memories of Barrow's local history

Share your own memories of Barrow and read what others have said

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

Why not add your memory today and become part of our Memories Community to help others in the future delve back into their past.

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My dad met my mam, who lived in Romney Road,  Barrow when he played football for Barrow FC.  They were married on 31st of July 1947 at St James' Church.  My mam and dad moved to Gateshead where my dad played Gateshed FC until 1953. I was born in 1948 and have many memories of holidays spent in Barrow where some of my mam's family still live.
Hi I've been doing my family tree and found out that my grandparents and great-grandparents and my great great grandparents lived and worked in the police in Blackburn. My great-grandfather William Whalley was married to Betsy and lived in the Langho Hotel. But I cannot find out any information about the Langho Hotel! Please can anyone help with any information on the Langho Hotel, or was it a place at ...see more