Barrow-upon-humber
Barrow upon Humber is a town as well as civil parish in North Lincolnshire, England. The population (including Barrow Hann) at the 2011 census was 3,022. The village is situated near the Humber, regarding 3 miles (5 kilometres) eastern from Barton-upon-Humber. The tiny port of Barrow Haven, 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometres) north, on the railway line from Cleethorpes as well as Grimsby to Barton-upon-Humber manages timber from Latvia and also Estonia. For several years the village supported a mummers troupe known as the Plough-Jags. Such performers were connected with the celebrations of Plough Monday which marked the opening of the agricultural year. There are two hostelries: the Royal Oak as well as the Six Bells. A third pub, the Red Lion, positioned on the reduced High Street, reverted to a house in the very early 20th century. John Harrison Church of England Primary School is positioned on North Street. Constructed in the last decade of the 19th century and also previously named Barrow upon Humber Church of England Primary School, it was relabelled in honour of John Harrison, developer of maritime chronometers, that resided in the town up until 1736. The town is the residence of Barton-upon-Humber Rugby Union Football Club, whose clubhouse is on Mill Lane. Barrow Bowls Club is a tiny yet pleasant grass bowls club, playing in 3 organizations from May to September. The club residence is located at the end of Thorngarth Lane and also is carefully associated with Barrow Sports and also Fitness Centre, which includes squash courts, snooker tables and also a bar.
