Dalton-in-furness
Dalton-in-Furness is a village of 8,125 people, north eastern of Barrow-in-Furness, in Cumbria, England. It is the second biggest settlement in the Borough of Barrow-in-Furness after Barrow itself as well as is most noted for being the area of South Lakes Safari Zoo. Dalton is stated in the Domesday Book, composed as "Daltune" as one of the territories developing 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 now in the civil parish of Dalton Community with Newton. Historically a part of Lancashire, the community is connected with a variety of well-known musicians, consisting of George Romney.