Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness
Encyclopedia
Duke Street is a road running through the town centre
and Hindpool
area of Barrow-in-Furness
, England
. Stretching almost one mile from east to west it connects two major A roads as well as intersecting Abbey Road roughly midway. Designed by Sir James Ramsden as the centrepiece of the 19th century planned town of Barrow, Duke Street is home to two squares (Ramsden Square and Schneider Square) alongside many listed buildings including Barrow Town Hall
and the Main Public Library
. The Forumtwentyeight
performing arts centre and Craven Park Stadium
(home of the rugby league side Barrow Raiders
) are also located on Duke Street.
Central Barrow
Central Barrow refers to the town centre of Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, North West England, UK. Central Barrow is also the name of the electoral ward that covers roughly the Eastern part of Barrow Town Centre. In 2001 5,584 lived in the Central ward, with the majority of people being White...
and Hindpool
Hindpool
Hindpool is an area and electoral ward of Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England. It is bordered by Barrow Island, Central Barrow, Ormsgill, Parkside and the Walney Channel, the local population stood at 5,515 in 2001. The ward covers the entire western half of the town centre and includes Barrow's...
area of Barrow-in-Furness
Barrow-in-Furness
Barrow-in-Furness is an industrial town and seaport which forms about half the territory of the wider Borough of Barrow-in-Furness in the county of Cumbria, England. It lies north of Liverpool, northwest of Manchester and southwest from the county town of Carlisle...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. Stretching almost one mile from east to west it connects two major A roads as well as intersecting Abbey Road roughly midway. Designed by Sir James Ramsden as the centrepiece of the 19th century planned town of Barrow, Duke Street is home to two squares (Ramsden Square and Schneider Square) alongside many listed buildings including Barrow Town Hall
Barrow-in-Furness Town Hall
Barrow-in-Furness Town Hall is a Victorian-era, neo-gothic municipal building in Barrow-in-Furness, England. The building serves as the base of Barrow Borough Council and houses a number of local government departments. The building was constructed in a four year period entirely from local sandstone...
and the Main Public Library
Barrow-in-Furness Main Public Library
Barrow-in-Furness Main Public Library is a Grade II listed building located at Ramsden Square, Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom, which serves as the town's main public library...
. The Forumtwentyeight
Forum 28
The Forum 28 is a media and arts centre located in the British town of Barrow-in-Furness. The site is currently home to a large theatre and stage, several conference and function rooms, Barrow's main tourist information centre and a Costa Coffee outlet...
performing arts centre and Craven Park Stadium
Craven Park (Barrow)
Craven Park is a rugby league stadium in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England. It is the home of Barrow Raiders rugby league team.Craven Park was built in 1931, largely as a result of the efforts of supporters of Barrow RLFC, 500 of whom volunteered to construct the ground...
(home of the rugby league side Barrow Raiders
Barrow Raiders
Barrow Raiders are an English professional rugby league team from Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, who are coached by Dave Clark. Formed in 1875 as Barrow Football Club, the club is the oldest of the current professional sports teams in Cumbria....
) are also located on Duke Street.
Listed buildings
The list below includes all listed buildings located on Duke Street.- 4 Duke Street, Duke Street Surgery (Grade II)
- 63, 65 and 67 Duke Street (Grade II)
- 77 and 79 Duke Street (Grade II)
- 81, 83, 85, 87 and 89 Duke Street (Grade II)
- 92, 94 and 96 Duke Street, Barclays Bank (Grade II)
- 101, 103, 105, 107 and 109 Duke Street (Grade II)
- 111, 113, 115, 117 and 119 Duke Street (Grade II)
- 121 and 122 Duke Street, Lord Ramsden Public House (Grade II)
- 125 Duke Street (Grade II)
- 127, 129 and 131 Duke Street (Grade II)
- Alfred Barrow SchoolAlfred Barrow SchoolThe Higher Grade School building in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England is Grade II listed and has functioned as a number of educational institutions throughout its long history. From completion up until 1930 the building was occupied by the Barrow Higher Grade School.- History :The School opened...
(Grade II) - Barrow-in-Furness Town HallBarrow-in-Furness Town HallBarrow-in-Furness Town Hall is a Victorian-era, neo-gothic municipal building in Barrow-in-Furness, England. The building serves as the base of Barrow Borough Council and houses a number of local government departments. The building was constructed in a four year period entirely from local sandstone...
(Grade II*) - Hotel Majestic (Grade II)
- Main Public LibraryBarrow-in-Furness Main Public LibraryBarrow-in-Furness Main Public Library is a Grade II listed building located at Ramsden Square, Barrow-in-Furness, United Kingdom, which serves as the town's main public library...
(Grade II) - National Westminster Bank (Grade II)
- Statue of James Ramsden (Grade II)
- Statue of Henry SchneiderHenry SchneiderHenry William Schneider was a British industrialist, and politician, who played a leading role in the development of the new town of Barrow-in-Furness.-Brief biography:...
(Grade II) - St. Mary of Furness Roman Catholic ChurchSt. Mary of Furness Roman Catholic ChurchSt. Mary of Furness is a Roman Catholic church located on Duke Street in Barrow-in-Furness, England. The congregation was founded in 1858, however the current building was constructed between 1866 and 1867 with £6,000 donated by Spencer Cavendish the 8th Duke of Devonshire. Designed by English...
(Grade II)