Furness Abbey, Barrow in furness,United Kingdom
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FURNESS ABBEY
Furness Abbey Barrow-In-Furness
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Furness Abbey Cumbria, England
Furness Abbey, or St. Mary of Furness is a former monastery located in the northern outskirts of Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England.
Prince Charles visits Barrow in Furness 26th March 1993
Prince Charles visits the Forum 28 civic centre during a visit to Barrow in Furness on 26th March 1993
Lunch at The Furness Railway, Abbey Rd, Barrow in Furness, Cumbria
Midweek lunch at The Furness Railway in Barrow in Furness.
This is a excellent place to eat, good food every time we visit, comfortable,clean and good value for money.
Barrow-in-Furness, England
Barrow-in-Furness often known simply as Barrow, 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.
The Story of the Furness Abbey Hotel and Station
The best way I have to share my enthusiasm about things nowadays is to make a film... so, here is the story of the Furness Abbey Hotel and its railway station.
Furness Abbey in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, is a popular tourist attraction under the care of English Heritage. Founded in 1127, in the secluded valley of Beckansgill, it soon became one of the largest and richest monasteries in England. After its dissolution in 1537 the ruins remained largely neglected until the 19th century when the abbey became a focus of the Victorians' new interest in landscape and ruins. The opening of the Furness Railway in 1846 and the hotel soon after put Furness Abbey firmly on the tourist trail.
I was vaguely aware of all this history growing up in Barrow in the 1960s but for us it was also an adventure playground in the days before English Heritage. However, it always commanded our respect and I love the place very much.
I saw a one minute film clip recently from the BFI showing the abbey, hotel and station filmed from a train in 1900.
player.bfi.org.uk/film/watch-phantom-ride-on-the-furness-railway-1901-1900/
I was suddenly enthused and, over the last 12/18 months, have been collecting archive photographs and permissions to make a short film to share the story.
Yet there seemed so much to include; a brief history of the abbey, The Furness Railway Company, the building of the hotel and station, Sir James Ramsden and his home at Abbotswood, the famous locomotives and the legacy of the Furness Railway which lives on in the work of The Furness Railway Trust. So, this is a 20 minute film.... a lot to fit in!
This film has been one of my 'hobbies' over recent months. It's time to share it.
Places To Live In The UK - Barrow In Furness, Cumbria ( Lake District ) England
A Short Walk Around The Cumbrian Town Of Barrow,Based On The Border Of Cumbria & Lancashire....Enjoy
(c) 2016 An Unexplained Produktion
(c) 2016 Places To Live In The UK
Furness Abbey
Furness Abbey, or St. Mary of Furness is a former monastery located to the north of Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England. The abbey dates back to 1123 and was once the second-wealthiest and most powerful Cistercian monastery in the country, behind only Fountains Abbey in North Yorkshire.[2]
Founded in 1123 by Stephen, Count of Boulogne,[1] it was built originally for the Order of Savigny.[3] Located in the 'Vale of Nightshade', south of Dalton-in-Furness, the abbey is built entirely out of local sandstone. It passed in 1147 to the Cistercians, who gradually enlarged and rebuilt the original ornate church. The majority of the current ruins date from the 12th and 13th centuries. By the 15th century, it had been completely re-modelled and had become the second richest and most powerful - as well as one of the grandest - Cistercian Abbeys in England, behind Fountains Abbey.[2] The gothic-style monastery and its adjacent structures cover an expansive area of land and reach a maximum height of 40 metres (131 ft) above ground level.[4]
The monks of the abbey were large landowners, and the most powerful body in what was then a remote border territory. In particular, they were heavily influential on the Isle of Man. One of the kings of Mann and the Isles is buried at the abbey, as are many of the Bishops of Sodor and Man. Rushen Abbey on the Isle was built on land owned by the monks.[5] They also owned mines on the island, and built Piel Castle to control trade between the Furness Peninsula and the Isle of Man. Being about 70 miles down the coast from Scotland, the monks occasionally found themselves in between the regularly warring Scots and English. When Robert the Bruce invaded England, during The Great Raid of 1322, the abbot paid to lodge and support him, rather than risk losing the wealth and power of the abbey.
The Abbey was disestablished and destroyed in 1537 during the English Reformation under the order of Henry VIII.
There are also many stories and sightings claiming that Furness Abbey is haunted. There are at least three ghosts which have supposedly been seen numerous times at the Abbey. Firstly, it is said that the spirit of a monk has been seen climbing a staircase and also possibly walking towards the gatehouse before vanishing into a wall.[9] Another sighting is that of a squire's daughter. She was known to meet her lover at the ruined abbey after the Reformation, although one day her partner took a journey out to sea from which he never returned.[9] It is thought that the girl went back to the Abbey every day until her death to the site she and her partner once loved; the track she walked is today still known as My Lady's Walk.[9] There have also been many sightings of a white lady, although due to possible conflicting stories, it is unclear whether the White Lady and the ghost of the squire's daughter are the same person or not. Possibly the most famous ghost of Furness Abbey is a headless monk on horseback, who rides underneath the sandstone arch near the Abbey Tavern; the death of this individual is linked to an invasion by the Scots in 1316.[9]
A tunnel is said to run underneath the Abbey to both Piel Castle and Dalton Castle, allowing the monks to receive supplies and keep watch upon the local settlements. It has also been rumoured that the Holy Grail and King John's missing jewels are actually hidden somewhere inside the 'Ley tunnel'.[10]
Microblading - Kerry Wilkinson - Walney, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, UK
James + Lucy's Wedding, Barrow in Furness
Wedding shot June 2016 in Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, UK.
Congratulations to the happy couple James and Lucy
WeddingMotions.co.uk
'A December Afternoon At Furness Abbey'
Furness Abbey was founded in 1127 in the Vale of Beckansgill near Dalton-in-Furness. At its dissolution it was the second most important Cistercian abbey in England after Fountains.
A group of volunteers called The Furness Abbey Fellowship was set up in 2012 to promote awareness of this beautiful abbey which is sadly under appreciated.
This short film features one small event of the many that they organise throughout the year.
Music 'Touching Moment' Wayne Jones
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Abbey House Hotel, Barrow-In-Furness, United Kingdom, Review HD
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Set in 14 acres of private woodlands and grounds next to Furness Abbey, Abbey House Hotel offers luxurious rooms with historic features. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking.
Built as a private house in 1914, the hotel has hosted King George V and other members of the royal family. Many of the rooms and public areas retain elements of Edwardian luxury, including high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows.
The Abbey Restaurant and Bar retains its original high ceilings and overlooks the grounds. The restaurant serves modern international cuisine and has a good vegetarian selection. The bar serves light meals, snacks and sandwiches.
The center of Barrow-in-Furness and the Dock Museum and are a 10 minute drive away, while South Lakes Wild Animal Park is less than 10 minutes away by car. Morecambe Bay and its beaches are also a 10-minute drive from Abbey House.
A Motorbike Ghost Story at Furness Abbey
A visitor to The Medieval Fair 2017 at Furness Abbey told me about her strange ghostly experience and also about memories of growing up in Hindpool and of coming to Furness Abbey as a child.
FURNESS ABBEY WALK PART TWO - *LADYBIRDS*
Another family adventure around Furness Abbey. Watch our NERD ALERT at the café and enjoy the nature and farm yard animals.
Follow the hidden trail...who knows where it leads. Also, we've hidden more stones for you guys to find!
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See you all soon!
Abbey Apartments, Barrow in Furness, United Kingdom, HD revisión
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Abbey Apartments offers accommodation in the central conservation area of Barrow-in-Furness Furness. The property is located within 200 m of the area's retail parks, bars, restaurants and shopping centres. The railway station is 300 m away.
Each modern apartment at Abbey Apartments features natural oak wooden floors and a contemporary decor, a large lounge with a 50-inch TV, free WiFi and leather sofa’s. There is a kitchen with a fridge, microwave, hob, oven and a washing machine.
The property is centrally located to multiple corporation offices and tourist attractions. Secure private parking is provided for up to 13 cars.
Furness Abbey, The Dock Museum, a golf club and miles of coastal beaches including other tourist attractions are located within 3.2 km of the apartments.
Abbey Apartments, Barrow in Furness, United Kingdom, HD Review
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Abbey Apartments offers accommodation in the central conservation area of Barrow-in-Furness Furness. The property is located within 657 feet of the area's retail parks, bars, restaurants and shopping centres. The railway station is 985 feet away.
Each modern apartment at Abbey Apartments features natural oak wooden floors and a contemporary decor, a large lounge with a 50-inch TV, free WiFi and leather sofa’s. There is a kitchen with a fridge, microwave, hob, oven and a washing machine.
The property is centrally located to multiple corporation offices and tourist attractions. Secure private parking is provided for up to 13 cars.
Furness Abbey, The Dock Museum, a golf club and miles of coastal beaches including other tourist attractions are located within 2 miles of the apartments.
Furness Abbey 2019
Furness Abbey, or St. Mary of Furness is a former monastery located to the north of Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, England. The abbey dates back to 1123 and was once the second-wealthiest and most powerful Cistercian monastery in the country, behind only Fountains Abbey in North Yorkshire.[2]
Founded in 1123 by Stephen, Count of Boulogne,[1] it was built originally for the Order of Savigny.[3] Located in the 'Vale of Nightshade', south of Dalton-in-Furness, the abbey is built entirely out of local sandstone. It passed in 1147 to the Cistercians, who gradually enlarged and rebuilt the original ornate church. The majority of the current ruins date from the 12th and 13th centuries. By the 15th century, it had been completely re-modelled and had become the second richest and most powerful - as well as one of the grandest - Cistercian Abbeys in England, behind Fountains Abbey.[2] The gothic-style monastery and its adjacent structures cover an expansive area of land and reach a maximum height of 40 metres (131 ft) above ground level.[4]
The monks of the abbey were large landowners, and the most powerful body in what was then a remote border territory. In particular, they were heavily influential on the Isle of Man. One of the kings of Mann and the Isles is buried at the abbey, as are many of the Bishops of Sodor and Man. Rushen Abbey on the Isle was built on land owned by the monks.[5] They also owned mines on the island, and built Piel Castle to control trade between the Furness Peninsula and the Isle of Man. Being about 70 miles down the coast from Scotland, the monks occasionally found themselves in between the regularly warring Scots and English. When Robert the Bruce invaded England, during The Great Raid of 1322, the abbot paid to lodge and support him, rather than risk losing the wealth and power of the abbey.
The Abbey was disestablished and destroyed in 1537 during the English Reformation under the order of Henry VIII.
There are also many stories and sightings claiming that Furness Abbey is haunted. There are at least three ghosts which have supposedly been seen numerous times at the Abbey. Firstly, it is said that the spirit of a monk has been seen climbing a staircase and also possibly walking towards the gatehouse before vanishing into a wall.[9] Another sighting is that of a squire's daughter. She was known to meet her lover at the ruined abbey after the Reformation, although one day her partner took a journey out to sea from which he never returned.[9] It is thought that the girl went back to the Abbey every day until her death to the site she and her partner once loved; the track she walked is today still known as My Lady's Walk.[9] There have also been many sightings of a white lady, although due to possible conflicting stories, it is unclear whether the White Lady and the ghost of the squire's daughter are the same person or not. Possibly the most famous ghost of Furness Abbey is a headless monk on horseback, who rides underneath the sandstone arch near the Abbey Tavern; the death of this individual is linked to an invasion by the Scots in 1316.[9]
A tunnel is said to run underneath the Abbey to both Piel Castle and Dalton Castle, allowing the monks to receive supplies and keep watch upon the local settlements. It has also been rumoured that the Holy Grail and King John's missing jewels are actually hidden somewhere inside the 'Ley tunnel'.[10]
Furness Abbey Barrow in Furnes
The remains of Furness Abbey on a warm October afternoon