Do you remember when? What was in the South Cumbrian news 10, 25 & 50 years ago

10 YEARS AGO

Traders and councillors in Grange claimed the resurfacing of a vital tourist car park, off Main Street, during the summer season could spell disaster for the town.

A modern detached house at Helm Grove, Ulverston, was offered for sale at £225,000. A terraced house at Moor Road, Ireleth, was £129,950.

The Barrow Jessops photographic shop on Portland Walk was to close with the loss of five jobs.

The Cedar Manor Hotel in Windermere won the national Excellence in Customer Service award and was presented with the trophy at a lavish London ceremony.

25 YEARS AGO

Biologist Lindsay Murray was appointed as Cumbria's chief emergency planning officer.

Conservation volunteers battled against the elements to save remains of historic fortifications on a Norman motte and bailey at Moat Farm, Aldingham, on behalf of English Heritage.

The Sawrey Hotel, at Far Sawrey, wanted 20 extra bedrooms.

Ronnie Kettlewell and Ian Devlin, of Walney Central, were to go to South Africa on the BARLA rugby league Young Lions tour.

50 YEARS AGO

Bristol City's Tony Collins turned down a chance to be manager of Barrow AFC.

Bunk beds were £23.10 from Stollers at Barrow, Ulverston and Millom. A dining room suite was £35.70.

The Whirlywash launderette opened on Amphitrite Street, Walney. The coin-operated washers could take a 12lb load for 12p.

The Furness and South Cumberland Building Society was to shorten its name to Furness Building Society.