Barrow-upon-humber
Barrow upon Humber is a village and also civil parish in North Lincolnshire, England. The population (including Barrow Hann) at the 2011 census was 3,022. The village is positioned near the Humber, regarding 3 miles (5 km) 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 timber from Latvia and Estonia. For several years the town supported a mummers troupe known as the Plough-Jags. Such performers were connected with the festivities of Plough Monday which marked the opening of the agricultural year. There are two hostelries: the Royal Oak and also the 6 Bells. A 3rd public house, the Red Lion, positioned on the lower High Street, changed to a residence in the very early 20th century. John Harrison Church of England Primary School is positioned on North Street. Built in the last decade of the 19th century and also previously named Barrow upon Humber Church of England Primary School, it was renamed in honour of John Harrison, developer of naval chronometers, that resided in the town till 1736. The town is the house of Barton-upon-Humber Rugby Union Football Club, whose clubhouse is on Mill Lane. Barrow Bowls Club is a little however friendly lawn bowls club, playing in three organizations from Might to September. The club home is located at the end of Thorngarth Lane as well as is very closely associated with Barrow Sports as well as Fitness Centre, that includes squash courts, snooker tables and also a bar.
