Walney Island

  • Description

    Island off Barrow-in-Furness, historically part of Hawcoat township in Dalton-in-Furness parish, Lonsdale hundred, Lancashire North of the Sands. .... Population: 339 in 1871 rising to 474 in 1891 but expanding rapidly as result of building of Vickerstown in early 20th century: had doubled to 961 by 1901 and rose to estimated 4,800 in 1911 and 7,203 by 1931. Continued to rise, reaching 9,811 by 1961 and 11,388 by 2001.....
  • Owner

    Cumbria County History Trust
  • Source

    Local (Co-Curate)
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  • Further information

    Link: https://www.cumbriacountyhistory.org.uk/township/walney-island
    Resource type: Text/Website
    Added by: Simon Cotterill
    Last modified: 2 months, 3 weeks ago
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