Museums · North West England
Ulverston
Ulverston — a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Ulverston is a museum in england-north-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Ulverston is a museum located in North-West England. It showcases the local history and culture of the area, offering insights into its heritage and significance.
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Background
History
, a near replica of the third Eddystone Lighthouse]] The name Ulverston, first noted as Ulurestun in the Domesday Book of 1086, consists of an Old Norse personal name, Úlfarr, or the Old English Wulfhere, with the Old English tūn, meaning farmstead or village. The personal names Úlfarr and Wulfhere both imply "wolf warrior" or "wolf army", which explains the presence of a wolf on the town's coat of arms. The loss of the initial W in Wulfhere can be linked to Scandinavian influence in the region. Other variants include Oluestonam (1127), and Uluereston (1189). The market charter granted in 1280 by Edward I was for a market on Thursdays. The town retains its market-town appearance; market…
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- Coordinates
- 54.1930, -3.0900
- District
- Westmorland and Furness
- Parish
- Ulverston
- Postcode
- LA12 0BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Barrow and Furness
- Official site
- www.slmes.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Ulverston (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ulverston?
- Ulverston is in North West England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 54.1930°, -3.0900°.
- Is Ulverston wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Ulverston. Check ahead for specific facilities.