The Town Hall Barrow in Furness (HD 720p)(Large File Size)

I was born and grew up in Barrow-in-Furness and as a youngster I didn't appreciate its unique history and setting.
In early June 2016 I had the opportunity to visit The Town Hall and climb to the top of the clock tower. I took a camera, of course, but this is more than just a few scenes from inside the Victorian Gothic Revival building and views from the top. Good job really because even though it was June it was not the clearest of days!
More importantly for me, The Town Hall is an unchanging, fixed point in a town centre that has seen much change over the years since my childhood.
So, if you can spare 10 minutes, this is a visit to The Town Hall in 2016 but also a look back at the history of the building and of the streets immediately around.
The seagulls are part of the Barrow experience sorry!

[@johnthorley8162]

I have an affinity with barrow, since working there back in 1977-78 building oil rigs at ramsden dock, i have returned for visits many times since then :)

[@theyellowfactory]

Thank you John. I was born there and the older I get the more it calls me back!!

[@maryhartley4202]

sThanks for the video. In all the years that I lived in Barrow I have never been upstairs in the town hall. It is magnificent!

[@wilkinsonbarraboy]

Brilliant, thank you for this excellent film.

[@theyellowfactory]

Thank you for the kind comments. I'm pleased you enjoyed. Gary

[@juliecooper6022]

Absolutely brilliant, so well put together and very much apprecaited.

[@theyellowfactory]

Thank you Julie. I just happen to be logged into CZcams and have seen your comment. Gary

[@onanysundrymule3144]

In fact, I will go further..... an excellent montage betwixt old and new. I was particularly interested to see the imagery regarding the environs of Newland street - as was - interlaced with what we now see today. Indeed, the town hall is the seemingly unchanging hub around which so much development inexorably revolves. Marvellous. Thanks again.

[@onanysundrymule3144]

Very good Sir. Thanks for posting. Kind Regards.

[@misterchippie]

Brilliant video, really enjoyed watching that.

[@1magnit]

Great video. It brings back memories.

[@wilkinsonbarraboy]

Great Video, thank you.

[@kyletheringer]

Nice video

[@davidetchells8045]

nice video , have you any of the bay horse would be nice thank you .

[@petercresswell5402]

That's interesting everyone I know refer to it as Ormsgill Quarry, learn something every day

[@theyellowfactory]

Thank you for liking. Gary

[@romanhowson628]

Look at the difference between them