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 2nd largest settlement in the Borough of Barrow-in-Furness after Barrow itself and is most noted for being the area of South Lakes Safari Zoo. Dalton is discussed in the Domesday Book, created as "Daltune" as one of the towns forming the Manor of Hougun held by Tostig Godwinson, Earl of Northumbria. Historically, it was the funding of Furness. The old church of Dalton covered the area which is now inhabited by the Borough of Barrow-in-Furness. The town is currently in the civil church of Dalton Community with Newton. Historically a part of Lancashire, the town is associated with a number of popular musicians, including George Romney.