Dalton-in-furness
Dalton-in-Furness is a small town of 8,125 individuals, north east of Barrow-in-Furness, in Cumbria, England. It is the second biggest settlement in the Borough of Barrow-in-Furness after Barrow itself and also is most kept in mind for being the area of South Lakes Safari Zoo. Dalton is mentioned in the Domesday Book, written as "Daltune" as one of the townships forming the Manor of Hougun held by Tostig Godwinson, Earl of Northumbria. Historically, it was the resources of Furness. The ancient church of Dalton covered the location which is now inhabited by the Borough of Barrow-in-Furness. The town is now in the civil parish of Dalton Town with Newton. Historically a part of Lancashire, the community is associated with a number of famous artists, including George Romney.