Welcome to the SOUTHLAKES Website covering Furness and the South Lakes.
The siteHosts of over
3,000 photos of the Furness Peninsula dating from 19th century to today
as well as lots of other features and a very busy message forum.
The site has a
following from all over the world from people from all walks of life who want
to re-live their past for the love of the Furness Area. Please use the drop
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The southlakes social site is soon due to close as it was originally a free service and from 20Th August will become a chargeable service and due to more important priorities I am not prepared to pay out to keep it in use when it is underused. The main southlakes site at www.southlakes-uk.co.uk is ...
Bill I picked up your message re move to face book on my old e mail account I followed the link to facebooj but couldn't findd a South lakes fan page What am I doing wrong - or not doing? Ta mal
This is just to let you all know that Steve pick has gone through major surgery and doing very well. I will let you know if I have any more news on him. Regards to all, Maggie Smee
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Starting today, Walney Bridge is having work done at the end thats actually on Walney meaning long delays for people travelling to and from the Island. I believe every household on Walney got a leaflet saying the bridge is going to be closed for quite a lengthy time so that work can be carried out. ...
I was in Bury yesterday and took this photo of a brewery dray from down this neck of the woods which got me wondering if Hartleys or indeed Cases in Barrow or Thompsons ever had one .It would be great if someone had any photos of one or if you had any memories of seeing one in the Furness area
All these photos can be found on the main website in their own areas or in the RECENTLY ADDED PHOTOS area for between 5 and 8 weeks. The advantage of viewing them on the main site allows you toview them at a better resolution and also has a description of each image
At this very moment as I type this there is torrential rain, thunder and lightning over Barrow so out comes the camera to try and capture the moment. On this picture you can see the round house at Biggar Bank with the lightning hitting the sea.
I just received an email from a class mate of mine from BGS. He was wondering what happened to John Banks who was the same year as us (started BGS 1950). His parents had the Ironmongers Shop on Dalton Road. I think his father was Tom Banks. Somebody told me John had a sister, Sheila Banks, who was ...
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