Broughton-in-furness
Broughton-in-Furness is a compact market town on the southern border of England's Lake District National Park. It is inside the Furness region of Cumbria, which was part of Lancashire before 1974. It lies close to the River Duddon, just inland from the coastal hamlet of Foxfield. Broughton is referred to in the Domesday Book of 1086 as on the list of townships forming the Manor of Hougun held by Tostig Godwinson, Earl of Northumbria. Dating from about the 11th century, the original settlement grew into the local market town for both fishing and agriculture, and now plays host to a frequent farmers cattle market. The central obelisk within the town square was constructed to mark the Jubilee of King George III in 1810. In 1859, the Coniston branch of the Furness Railway, which passed through the town, opened. Nearly 100 years later, in 1958, the line was closed and taken apart, and the old line is now a public bridleway. Broughton's nearest railway station is now Foxfield railway station, 2 miles (3.2 kilometres) to the south west of the town. The creation of the National Park in the 1950s attracted tourism to Brougton-in-Furness, although most tourists head further north or east towards the central lakes. During the 1990s, the A595 road was diverted to attempt to boost the environment of the town and help it retain its rural charm. The town contains, amongst other shops, a Post Office, a newsagents, a grocer, a butcher, a bakery in addition to a range of pubs and restaurants. There is a Tourist Information Centre located in the main square. For all your property upgrades, make sure that you work with trustworthy specialists in Broughton-in-Furness to make sure you get the best quality service.
