The market town of Ulverston - Cumbria is in the area of South Lakeland district of Cumbria which is in the north - west part of England. The most visible land mark is the Hoad Monument. This is a concrete structure that was built in the year of 1850. It was built to commemorate Sir John Barrow, the statesman and local resident.
Along with this monument there is a scenic views of the surrounding areas of Morecambe Bay and several parts of Lake District. The town is known to have so many pubs and shops too for its local residents. Most are located near the Market Street where at the head of the street there is a war memorial that was put there for all of those who died in World War One.
An earthquake hot the town in the year 2009 of April 28th. This earthquake was reported to be measured at 3.7 onto the Richter scale. It was powerful enough to be felt as far as South Cumbria. And even in areas of North Lancashire too. There were was n o damage reported.
Ulverston had its name recorded first into the Domesday book as the town of Ulvrestun. There were other variations of its name that was recorded over the years such as Oluestonam and Uluereston. The charter for the town was then granted during the year 1280 by Edward the 1st. This was also done for the market which was every Thursday. But modern Ulverston now keeps it open on Thursday and also Saturday.
Over the years there were many famous people who have called the town their home. Such people like Sir John Barrow who was born in Dragley Beck. Norman Birkett who was the man who represented Britain during the Nuremberg Trials. There was also the mother of Bill Haley, the famous rock and roll star. And there was Arthur Jefferson the soldier that was awarded the Victorian Cross. Also Stan Laurel of the Laurel and Hardy comedy team was born there too.
A railway provides the transportation in the town of Ulverston. It runs from the Barrow - in - Furness and on to Lancaster where it ends up at the Manchester air port. The railway is such a short distance from the centre of the town which also has several buses that is also used for the transportation of the residents of the town.
Ulverston is also known as the Festival Town. There are quite a lot of varied festivals which takes place over the coarse of the year. The one that is most popular is the Lantern Procession, which is where hundreds of the residents will make some lanterns that are designed from willow and paper tissue.
The town of Ulverston is also known as a Festival Town. There are quite a few festivals that take place in the town of Ulverston that has been going on for many years now. One of the most renowned festivals is the Lantern Procession. With this hundreds of people from the area create lanterns that are made out of willow and tissue paper. They are then paraded throughout the town as look like a river of lights. It Also has some theatrical performances and many fire works too that takes place in Fords Park. This event was first organized in the year of 2007.
Along with this monument there is a scenic views of the surrounding areas of Morecambe Bay and several parts of Lake District. The town is known to have so many pubs and shops too for its local residents. Most are located near the Market Street where at the head of the street there is a war memorial that was put there for all of those who died in World War One.
An earthquake hot the town in the year 2009 of April 28th. This earthquake was reported to be measured at 3.7 onto the Richter scale. It was powerful enough to be felt as far as South Cumbria. And even in areas of North Lancashire too. There were was n o damage reported.
Ulverston had its name recorded first into the Domesday book as the town of Ulvrestun. There were other variations of its name that was recorded over the years such as Oluestonam and Uluereston. The charter for the town was then granted during the year 1280 by Edward the 1st. This was also done for the market which was every Thursday. But modern Ulverston now keeps it open on Thursday and also Saturday.
Over the years there were many famous people who have called the town their home. Such people like Sir John Barrow who was born in Dragley Beck. Norman Birkett who was the man who represented Britain during the Nuremberg Trials. There was also the mother of Bill Haley, the famous rock and roll star. And there was Arthur Jefferson the soldier that was awarded the Victorian Cross. Also Stan Laurel of the Laurel and Hardy comedy team was born there too.
A railway provides the transportation in the town of Ulverston. It runs from the Barrow - in - Furness and on to Lancaster where it ends up at the Manchester air port. The railway is such a short distance from the centre of the town which also has several buses that is also used for the transportation of the residents of the town.
Ulverston is also known as the Festival Town. There are quite a lot of varied festivals which takes place over the coarse of the year. The one that is most popular is the Lantern Procession, which is where hundreds of the residents will make some lanterns that are designed from willow and paper tissue.
The town of Ulverston is also known as a Festival Town. There are quite a few festivals that take place in the town of Ulverston that has been going on for many years now. One of the most renowned festivals is the Lantern Procession. With this hundreds of people from the area create lanterns that are made out of willow and tissue paper. They are then paraded throughout the town as look like a river of lights. It Also has some theatrical performances and many fire works too that takes place in Fords Park. This event was first organized in the year of 2007.
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