Dalton-in-furness
Dalton-in-Furness is a small town of 8,125 individuals, north east of Barrow-in-Furness, in Cumbria, England. It is the second biggest settlement in the Borough of Barrow-in-Furness after Barrow itself and is most kept in mind for being the location of South Lakes Safari Zoo. Dalton is mentioned in the Domesday Book, composed as "Daltune" as one of the areas creating the Manor of Hougun held by Tostig Godwinson, Earl of Northumbria. Historically, it was the resources of Furness. The old parish of Dalton covered the area which is now inhabited by the Borough of Barrow-in-Furness. The town is now in the civil parish of Dalton Town with Newton. Historically a part of Lancashire, the town is connected with a number of famous musicians, including George Romney.