Spectacular photos of Dalton from 100 years ago

Spectacular photos of Dalton in Furness, Cumbria from 100 years ago reveal the town's history.

Dalton-in-Furness at the turn of the 20th century was a bustling market town, full of energy, community life and quiet industry.

Archived photos of the town, taken by Barrow photographers the Sankeys, give a remarkable window into that world, capturing not just buildings but the everyday lives of the people who lived among them.

Notable landmarks include Dalton Castle, pictured at the heart of the town, and a solitary red phone box of the past.

Dalton Castle is seen looking west from Market Street towards the cross.
Two First World War guns remind passers-by of the conflict that had scarred so many families.
The old "Green School" can be seen, as a man walks past its classrooms and woman and a child linger outside the neighbouring Dalton Workhouse buildings.

Author's summary: Historical photos of Dalton-in-Furness from 100 years ago.

The Mail in South Cumbria — 2025-10-12

Spectacular photos of Dalton from 100 years ago

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