Mud, Mayhem & Moneymen

An in-depth look at the making of Barrow Town: Central and Hindpool; and the streets, bridges, docks, industries, pubs and churches of the districts that were home to the majority of townsfolk for decades. Using details from unpublished or long-forgotten maps, photographs and written records, much is revealed about the frenetic growth that shaped Barrow Town.

As money and people poured into these areas over 1840-1890, the astonishing resilience and determination of many working people were crucial in making the town and its community. The result of building a town from scratch still directly influences everyone who lives or works here. The aim of this book is to help people understand how Barrow Town was created, despite the chaos and turmoil of the time of Mud, Mayhem & Moneymen.