Dalton-in-furness
Dalton-in-Furness is a village of 8,125 people, north east of Barrow-in-Furness, in Cumbria, England. It is the second largest negotiation in the Borough of Barrow-in-Furness after Barrow itself and is most noted for being the location of South Lakes Safari Zoo. Dalton is pointed out in the Domesday Book, written as "Daltune" as one of the townships forming the Manor of Hougun held by Tostig Godwinson, Earl of Northumbria. Historically, it was the resources of Furness. The ancient parish of Dalton covered the area which is now occupied by the Borough of Barrow-in-Furness. The community is currently in the civil parish of Dalton Community with Newton. Historically a part of Lancashire, the community is related to a variety of popular musicians, including George Romney.