Barrow-upon-humber
Barrow upon Humber is a town and civil parish in North Lincolnshire, England. The population (consisting of Barrow Hann) at the 2011 census was 3,022. The town is located near the Humber, concerning 3 miles (5 kilometres) eastern from Barton-upon-Humber. The small port of Barrow Haven, 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometres) north, on the railway line from Cleethorpes and Grimsby to Barton-upon-Humber manages lumber from Latvia and also Estonia. For years the village supported a mummers troupe referred to as the Plough-Jags. Such performers were related to the festivities of Plough Monday which noted the opening of the agricultural year. There are 2 pubs: the Royal Oak and also the 6 Bells. A 3rd pub, the Red Lion, positioned on the reduced High Street, reverted to a house in the very early 20th century. John Harrison Church of England Primary School is situated on North Street. Constructed in the last decade of the 19th century and also formerly named Barrow upon Humber Church of England Primary School, it was renamed in honour of John Harrison, developer of naval chronometers, that resided in the town up until 1736. The town is the house of Barton-upon-Humber Rugby Union Football Club, whose clubhouse is on Mill Lane. Barrow Bowls Club is a little however friendly yard bowls club, playing in 3 leagues from May to September. The club residence is located at the end of Thorngarth Lane and also is carefully associated with Barrow Sports and also Fitness Centre, that includes squash courts, snooker tables and a bar.