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ULVERSTON

Summary:-

Described as South Lakelands Historic Market Town.
Friendly shops combined with some cobbled bustling streets makes this a town with a bit of nostalgia.
Ulverston is the birthplace of one half of the most famous comedy acts ever known, Stan Laurel of Laurel & Hardy was born and bread in Ulverston.

History/Buildings:-

Hoad Hill Monument
Visible from miles around, erected in 1850 and dedicated to Sir John Barrow second Secetary to the Admiralty for 40 years.

Lantern House
Winner of the British Architects Refional Award, this fine building has exhibitions by leading artists.

Laurel & Hardy Museum
Set in the centre of town this small museum in the honour of the famous duo.

Leisure:-

Colony Country Store
Situated in Lindal between Ulverston and Barrow, is UK's leading candle manufacturer. It is also Europe's largest producer of scented candles.
Open throughout the year.