Is Barrow-in-Furness a good place to live?

My home town, Barrow-in-Furness in Cumbria, has been judged by the ONS to be the least happy area in Britain. Its a dour, industrial place, the site of what remains of British submarine-building.

Is Barrow-in-Furness a poor area?

When deprivation scores are combined for all LSOAs in Barrow-in-Furness, the district is classified as the most deprived district in Cumbria for overall deprivation, and falls within the 10% most deprived nationally. Barrow-in-Furness falls within the 20% most deprived nationally in terms of Income deprivation.

Is Barrow in Furness worth visiting?

Barrow is one of the nicest places to visit, with beautiful scenery, a wealth of wildlife, stunning walks and just a stones throw from the Lake District National park.

Why is alcohol prohibited in Barrow Alaska?

Re: No sale of alcohol in Barrow, AK? YES Scott is correct and according to the book of Alaska Wilderness Guide, 9th edition, it says “Barrow is a “damp” community, allowing the importation of alcohol; however, there are laws pertaining to importation and licenses are required to ship alcohol into barrow.

Is Barrow a dry town?

Barrow has gone dry. Because of an October election in which voters approved prohibition, the town that once barred the sale of alcohol but tolerated its importation and possession now bans booze completely. Possession of alcoholic beverages subjects offenders to fines of up to $1,000.