Furness Abbey, on the outskirts of Barrow, Cumbria, was founded about 900 years ago and was the first of England's "greater monasteries" to be dissolved during Henry VIII's religious reforms.

In 1805 William Wordsworth described in his poem “At Furness Abbey”, railway workers arriving to “walk among the ruins”, feel the “thrills of the old sepulchral earth” then “look up ...

One much loved spot in the area is Furness Abbey, an historic ruin ... “The weather was lovely and the sea was blue. Couldn't wish for a better day out. We will definitely be back.” ...

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Drawing inspiration from the traditional Festival of Lessons and Carols, the Choir of Westminster Abbey presents an enticing Christmas programme featuring festive choral works interspersed with ...

Since our founding by Benedictine monks, hospitality has always been at the heart of the Abbey. We have held royal weddings, state occasions, and every coronation since 1066. Now you can hire an ...

A bus driver from Barrow has described how his passion for history has driven him to re-discover long-lost Medieval stained glass fragments from Furness Abbey. Robert Fleming, 40, who also ...

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced earlier Friday that Trump would roll out tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China starting Saturday. Trump’s economic plan during his campaign ...

Michelle Dockery has opened up about filming the third and final Downton Abbey film in a journey that has defined her career and captured the hearts of millions. For the latest top stories ...