7405, BDB 86/1/2344 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.7405
Biggar Bank Walney Island
c. 1921
Looking North to the pavilion. Houses and Brucciani's Ice Cream shop and van on left. Many people and children enjoying the sun. Man with football.
7405, BDB 86/1/2344 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.7405
Biggar Bank Walney Island
c. 1921
Looking North to the pavilion. Houses and Brucciani's Ice Cream shop and van on left. Many people and children enjoying the sun. Man with football.
| Location: | Barrow-in-Furness, Walney South Ward | Cumbria Archives Reference: | BDB 86/1/2344 |
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| Sankey Number: | 7405 |
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7405 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
no.7405
The Pavilion, Biggar Bank Walney Island
| Further Information | |
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| Cumbria Archives Reference: | ??? |
| Sankey Number: | 7405 |
7405 Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
Senders Message
"We arrived here safely at 230 had a pleasant journey G -unreadable-”
| Sender | ||
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| Posted From: | Barrow Lancs | |
| Date Posted: | The pavilion was built in the mid-1880s, a couple of years after Barrow Council had acquired Biggar Bank as a public recreation ground. It was used to provide refreshment facilities. Biggar Bank became a popular area for days out, with a bigger ferry service to Walney Island being introduced by the Furness Railway, and the subsequent building of Walney Bridge- and Biggar Bank being connected to Barrow's extensive tram network. The pavilion was demolished at least 50 years ago. | |
| Postmark Date: | 29/07/1927 | |
| Stamp if Shown: | Scarlet George V one penny | |
| Receiver | ||
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| Receivers Name: | Mrs -or Miss- Shaw | |
| Address: | 80, -unreadable- St | |
| Town or City: | Castleford | |
| County: | Yorks | |
Album 09 7127-7476 local views Sankey Family Photographic Archive © Cumbria Archives
Album Number: Album 09 7127-7476 local views
Page Number: 26
All Images on This Page
| Sankey Number | Image Title | Location Image Taken | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7397 | Central Station Guard Rail Strike | 5 locos in yard with cleaners. At least 2 soldiers. | |
| 7398 | Abbey Road, Barrow in Furness | Formal card,but overwritten. Pedestrians crossing Ramsden Square. Rear of bus? O extremeleft. | |
| 7399 | George Hotel, Vickerstown, Walney Island. | Formal card. Men on bowling green. | |
| 7400 | Golf House, Vickerstown, Walney Island. | Formal card overwritten. 5 men and 3 women pedestrians. | |
| 7401 | The tank. Biggar Bank, Walney Island | Formal card overwritten 'broken'. 4 large guns alongside the tank. | |
| 7402 | The Tram Shelter. Biggar Bank, Walney Island. | Formal card. Many women and children,some men. | |
| 7403 | On Biggar Bank, Walney Island | Formal card. Young and older children looking at camera. Brucciani's Ices shop, and Pavilion in background. | |
| 7404 | Biggar Bank, Walney Island. | Formal card. Crowded Biggar Bank. Family groups plus women and children. Castle Hotel in background. | |
| 7405 | The Pavilion, Biggar Bank, Walney Island. | Formal card. Overwritten. Crowds outside Pavilion. Mainly women and girls. Motor van in background, and Castle Hotel. | |
| 7406 | The Swings, Biggar Bank, Walney Island. |
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