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Ulverston, a busy market town in the southwest corner of Cumbria, is famous for being the birthplace of Stan Laurel of Laurel & Hardy fame. Another notable and perhaps more important person born in the town was Sir John Barrow, whose birth place can be seen at the bottom of Rake Lane. Whilst the town is overlooked by his monument, resembling a lighthouse on top of Hoad hill, from which spectacular views can be obtained.
 The towns history is steeped in agriculture with a once weekly cattle market still being held. Boat building, based on the canal basin, and steel making also provided occupation for local people but these industries ceased many years ago. The old iron works site is now occupied by Glaxo Smith Kline, whilst other smaller industries can be found in this area of the town.
Ulverston is an interesting place to visit with its cobbled streets and variety of small retailers, farmers markets and various festivals are held throughout the year (see local tourist info). George Fox began his Quaker movement here living at Swarthmoor Hall whilst Stan Laurel was born in Argyle Street in the town (a museum dedicated to Laurel and Hardy is based in the town adjacent to the Roxy cinema and situated behind the Coroantion Hall) There is now a bronze statue of Laurel along with Hardy (with friend) outside the Coronation hall. Work on the site was completed on time and the statue unveiled by Ken Dodd complete with tickling stick! Look for the names of Stan and Ollies films just outside the Coro. To the South of the town along the coast road (A5087) is Conishead Priory, now home to the Buddhist Manjushri centre where various events are held for those wishing spiritual healing. Follow the link tourist information or visit the Coronation Hall for local events.
Ulverston and the Furness Peninsula are not as well known as those towns and villages of the Lake District, but the area has attractive scenery and numerous attractions and events throughout the year.

Hoad in Winter	Coronation Hall at night
	The Coronation Hall, above (Coro to locals) is where tourist information can be found, there are also a wide variety of events held in the hall throughout the year.

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