Some Interesting Facts About Ulverston, Cumbria

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.

The monument of John Barrow gives off a beautiful scenic view of all the surrounding areas, which include Morecambe Bay and the parts of the Lake District too. The town consist of many shops and also several pubs. Many of the shops and pubs are located on Market Street. Near the head of the street is a memorial which was constructed for the soldiers who had 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.

The name of Ulverston was first recorded into the Domesday book in the year of 1086, but as Ulverestun. Locally the town was also known as Oostan and there were other variations of the name that was recorded over the years too. The market charter for the town was granted in 1280 by Edward the 1st. Which was for the market on every Thursday, but now Ulverston keeps the market opened on Thursday and Saturday too.

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.

The town has the Ulverston railway station that serves the whole town for transportation on the Furness Line, which runs from Barrow-in-Furness up to Lancaster, and from there it makes its final destination at the Manchester Airport.

This railway is only a short distance in the centre of the town. This town also is served by many buses too.

The people then parade through the streets showing off a river of lights. Then there is a theatrical performances along with a wonderful display of fire works that goes on in Ford Park. This all first began in the year of 2007.