Barrow-upon-humber
Barrow upon Humber is a town and civil parish in North Lincolnshire, England. The population (including Barrow Hann) at the 2011 census was 3,022. The town is positioned near the Humber, regarding 3 miles (5 kilometres) east from Barton-upon-Humber. The little port of Barrow Haven, 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometres) north, on the train line from Cleethorpes as well as Grimsby to Barton-upon-Humber handles wood from Latvia and also Estonia. For years the village supported a mummers troupe referred to as the Plough-Jags. Such troupes were connected with the celebrations of Plough Monday which noted the opening of the farming year. There are 2 hostelries: the Royal Oak as well as the 6 Bells. A 3rd pub, the Red Lion, positioned on the lower High Street, reverted to a residence in the very early 20th century. John Harrison Church of England Primary School is situated on North Street. Constructed in the last decade of the 19th century as well as formerly named Barrow upon Humber Church of England Primary School, it was relabelled in honour of John Harrison, developer of marine chronometers, that lived in the village up until 1736. The town is the residence of Barton-upon-Humber Rugby Union Football Club, whose club gets on Mill Lane. Barrow Bowls Club is a small however pleasant grass bowls club, playing in 3 organizations from Might to September. The club home is located at the end of Thorngarth Lane and also is carefully connected with Barrow Sports and Fitness Centre, that includes squash courts, snooker tables and also a bar.
