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 largest negotiation in the Borough of Barrow-in-Furness after Barrow itself and also is most noted for being the place of South Lakes Safari Zoo. Dalton is mentioned in the Domesday Book, created as "Daltune" as one of the territories 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 currently inhabited by the Borough of Barrow-in-Furness. The town is currently in the civil church of Dalton Town with Newton. Historically a part of Lancashire, the town is connected with a number of popular artists, including George Romney.