LIFE in the traditional terraced streets of Barrow's Hindpool in the 1950s and 1960s feature in a new book by Stan Henderson.
The author will describe his latest work — called Growing up in Hindpool — at a launch event in the Barrow Archive and Local Studies Centre, in Barrow's Ramsden Square library, from 7pm on Wednesday, April 17.
There will also be a display of archive material relating to Hindpool by archivist Susan Benson.
You can book a free place by calling 01229 407377, or send an email to barrow.archives@cumbria.gov.uk
Family history and personal experience is drawn on to tell the story of a growing community which attracted families to work in the iron industry.
Pubs, schools, coffee bars and trips to the beach all feature in this fascinating new book.
Growing up in Hindpool by Stan Henderson costs £12.99
There will be a book-signing event at Heaths, on Dalton, Road, Barrow, from 11am to 12pm on April 20.
Profits from the book are going to the North West Air Ambulance.
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