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James Ramsden (1822 -1896)


Sir James Ramsden (1822-1896) was an industrialist and civic leader who played a leading role in the development of Barrow-in-Furness. As the managing director of the Furness Railway and the Barrow Shipbuilding Company, he oversaw the town's transformation into an industrial powerhouse and served as the Borough's first Mayor; an office he held for five terms. He was knighted in 1872. Ramsden's statue stands at the insersection of Duke Street and Abbey Road. Ramsden Dock was named after him.

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Statue of James Ramsden, Barrow-in-Furness
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Statue of James Ramsden, Barrow-in-Furness
- Overview Map Street View This statue of Sir James Ramsden (1822-1896) is located on Ramsden Square at the intersection of Duke Street and Abbey Road in Barrow-in-Furness. Ramsden was an …
Ramsden Dock, Barrow-in-Furness
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Ramsden Dock, Barrow-in-Furness
- Ramsden Dock is one of the four docks which make up the Royal Port of Barrow in Barrow-in-Furness. It was constructed between 1872 and 1879, and named in honour of …
Furness Railway
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Furness Railway
- Overview About the Furness Railway The Furness Railway was an independent railway company operating between 1846 and 1923. The initial purpose of the railway was for the transport of minerals, …

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