Grange-over-Sands
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Grange-over-Sands is a town and civil parish by the sea – with a wide tidal range
, hence the "sands" name – in Cumbria
, England
. Historically, Grange-over-Sands was part of the County of Lancashire
until 1974, when Cumbria was created under Local Government re-organisation which absorbed the area previously referred to as "Lancashire North of the Sands". The town remains part of the County Palatine
of Lancashire and is part of the Duchy of Lancaster
. It has a population of 4,042.
with the arrival of the railway as it became a popular seaside resort
, lying on the north side of Morecambe Bay
, across the sands from Morecambe
itself. In 1932 a lido was built on the seafront but it closed in 1993. It has recently (2011) been listed Grade II
The River Kent
used to flow past the town's mile-long Promenade. But subsequently the river's course migrated south, away from Grange. The "sands" (mudflats, in truth, with dangerous quicksands at uncertain points) became a grass meadow now frequently grazed over by small flocks of sheep. More recently due to sustained easterly winds in the early part of 2007, the river has begun to switch its course back across the bay, and it remains to see whether the 'sheep-meadows' survive. (NB - October 2010 - the river seems to have swung away from Grange again - back towards the Silverdale side of the estuary.)
sufferers, and in 1891 one of the first sanatorium
s in the country was established at Meathop. Not only was the local air believed to have a therapeutic effect but also the local spring water.
, so most students attend the school in Cartmel
. There is also a small nursery school
.
Above the town is Hampsfield Fell (generally abbreviated to Hampsfell), crowned by 'Hampsfell Hospice', a sturdy limestone tower monument offering shelter to the rain-drenched walker, as well as the finest viewpoint of all the foothills of the outlying southern Lakeland fells. On the roof, a large compass pointer and list of peaks
identify the greater and lesser landmarks in the magnificent panorama. Inside, painted boards commemorate its construction, praise the view and welcome the visitor.
Adjacent to Grange are Lindale, to the north-east, Cartmel
to the north-west, with its Priory
to which the village was once the 'grange' or farm, and Allithwaite
to the west. The country house Holker Hall
, which was built on land which once belonged to the Priory, is nearby. Until its relocation to Backbarrow
in 2010, the stables at Holker Hall housed the Lakeland Motor Museum
.
, which serves the town, is situated on the Furness Line
, giving connections to Ulverston
and Barrow-in-Furness
to the west, and Lancaster, Preston and Manchester
to the east. The nearest Airport is Blackpool
, 60 miles (96.6 km) away.
Design Award in 2004, but closed in 2006 after suffering financial and structural problems and as of May 2009 is awaiting demolition. A new pool and leisure centre is planned as part of the redevelopment of the site.. However this development is facing some opposition as it would involve filling in Grange-over-sands lido
and this is being contested.
Tidal range
The tidal range is the vertical difference between the high tide and the succeeding low tide. Tides are the rise and fall of sea levels caused by the combined effects of the gravitational forces exerted by the Moon and the Sun and the rotation of the Earth...
, hence the "sands" name – in Cumbria
Cumbria
Cumbria , is a non-metropolitan county in North West England. The county and Cumbria County Council, its local authority, came into existence in 1974 after the passage of the Local Government Act 1972. Cumbria's largest settlement and county town is Carlisle. It consists of six districts, and in...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. Historically, Grange-over-Sands was part of the County of Lancashire
Lancashire
Lancashire is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in the North West of England. It takes its name from the city of Lancaster, and is sometimes known as the County of Lancaster. Although Lancaster is still considered to be the county town, Lancashire County Council is based in Preston...
until 1974, when Cumbria was created under Local Government re-organisation which absorbed the area previously referred to as "Lancashire North of the Sands". The town remains part of the County Palatine
County palatine
A county palatine or palatinate is an area ruled by an hereditary nobleman possessing special authority and autonomy from the rest of a kingdom or empire. The name derives from the Latin adjective palatinus, "relating to the palace", from the noun palatium, "palace"...
of Lancashire and is part of the Duchy of Lancaster
Duchy of Lancaster
The Duchy of Lancaster is one of the two royal duchies in England, the other being the Duchy of Cornwall. It is held in trust for the Sovereign, and is used to provide income for the use of the British monarch...
. It has a population of 4,042.
History
The town developed from a small fishing village in the Victorian eraVictorian era
The Victorian era of British history was the period of Queen Victoria's reign from 20 June 1837 until her death on 22 January 1901. It was a long period of peace, prosperity, refined sensibilities and national self-confidence...
with the arrival of the railway as it became a popular seaside resort
Seaside resort
A seaside resort is a resort, or resort town, located on the coast. Where a beach is the primary focus for tourists, it may be called a beach resort.- Overview :...
, lying on the north side of Morecambe Bay
Morecambe Bay
Morecambe Bay is a large bay in northwest England, nearly due east of the Isle of Man and just to the south of the Lake District National Park. It is the largest expanse of intertidal mudflats and sand in the United Kingdom, covering a total area of 310 km².-Natural features:The rivers Leven,...
, across the sands from Morecambe
Morecambe
Morecambe is a resort town and civil parish within the City of Lancaster in Lancashire, England. As of 2001 it has a resident population of 38,917. It faces into Morecambe Bay...
itself. In 1932 a lido was built on the seafront but it closed in 1993. It has recently (2011) been listed Grade II
The River Kent
River Kent
The River Kent is a short river in the county of Cumbria in England. The river originates in hills surrounding Kentmere, and flows for around 20 miles into the north of Morecambe Bay. The Lake District National Park includes the upper reaches of the river within its boundaries.The river passes...
used to flow past the town's mile-long Promenade. But subsequently the river's course migrated south, away from Grange. The "sands" (mudflats, in truth, with dangerous quicksands at uncertain points) became a grass meadow now frequently grazed over by small flocks of sheep. More recently due to sustained easterly winds in the early part of 2007, the river has begun to switch its course back across the bay, and it remains to see whether the 'sheep-meadows' survive. (NB - October 2010 - the river seems to have swung away from Grange again - back towards the Silverdale side of the estuary.)
Sanatorium
The clean, salty air was believed to be of benefit to tuberculosisTuberculosis
Tuberculosis, MTB, or TB is a common, and in many cases lethal, infectious disease caused by various strains of mycobacteria, usually Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Tuberculosis usually attacks the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body...
sufferers, and in 1891 one of the first sanatorium
Sanatorium
A sanatorium is a medical facility for long-term illness, most typically associated with treatment of tuberculosis before antibiotics...
s in the country was established at Meathop. Not only was the local air believed to have a therapeutic effect but also the local spring water.
Education
There is one primary school, Grange-over-Sands Church of England Primary School. There is no secondary schoolSecondary school
Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
, so most students attend the school in Cartmel
Cartmel
Cartmel is a village in Cumbria, England, situated north-west of Grange-over-Sands and close to the River Eea. Historically it was in Lancashire; boundary changes brought it into the newly created county of Cumbria in 1974, yet keeping it within the boundaries of the traditional County Palatine...
. There is also a small nursery school
Nursery school
A nursery school is a school for children between the ages of one and five years, staffed by suitably qualified and other professionals who encourage and supervise educational play rather than simply providing childcare...
.
Tourism
The town is a centre for tourists exploring the southern Lakeland Fells. Within the town itself there is an ornamental duck pond and a traffic-free promenade.Above the town is Hampsfield Fell (generally abbreviated to Hampsfell), crowned by 'Hampsfell Hospice', a sturdy limestone tower monument offering shelter to the rain-drenched walker, as well as the finest viewpoint of all the foothills of the outlying southern Lakeland fells. On the roof, a large compass pointer and list of peaks
Summit (topography)
In topography, a summit is a point on a surface that is higher in elevation than all points immediately adjacent to it. Mathematically, a summit is a local maximum in elevation...
identify the greater and lesser landmarks in the magnificent panorama. Inside, painted boards commemorate its construction, praise the view and welcome the visitor.
Adjacent to Grange are Lindale, to the north-east, Cartmel
Cartmel
Cartmel is a village in Cumbria, England, situated north-west of Grange-over-Sands and close to the River Eea. Historically it was in Lancashire; boundary changes brought it into the newly created county of Cumbria in 1974, yet keeping it within the boundaries of the traditional County Palatine...
to the north-west, with its Priory
Cartmel Priory
Cartmel Priory is the parish church of Cartmel, Cumbria . The priory was founded in 1190 by William Marshal, later 1st Earl of Pembroke for the Augustinian Canons and dedicated to Saint Mary the Virgin and Saint Michael. It was first colonised by a Prior and twelve monks from Bradenstoke Priory in...
to which the village was once the 'grange' or farm, and Allithwaite
Allithwaite
Allithwaite is a small village in Cumbria, England, located roughly West of Grange-over-Sands. Most of its residents commute to local areas of Ulverston, Barrow-in-Furness, Kendal or Lancaster to work. Allithwaite, and the village of Cartmel situated to the north, are part of the civil parish of...
to the west. The country house Holker Hall
Holker Hall
Holker Hall is a country house with a celebrated garden situated on the Cartmel Peninsula, which was historically part of the county of Lancashire, but is now part of the county of Cumbria....
, which was built on land which once belonged to the Priory, is nearby. Until its relocation to Backbarrow
Backbarrow
Backbarrow is a village in the Lake District National Park in England. It lies on the River Leven about 5 miles northeast of Ulverston in the Furness, traditionally and historically part of Lancashire and still part of Lancashire County Palatine, now also in the region of the county of...
in 2010, the stables at Holker Hall housed the Lakeland Motor Museum
Lakeland Motor Museum
The Lakeland Motor Museum is a museum now located at Backbarrow, Cumbria, England which houses a collection of classic cars, motorcycles, bicycles, pedal cars and motoring related items and memorabilia and an exhibition dedicated to the land and water speed record activities of Sir Malcolm Campbell...
.
Transport
Grange-over-Sands railway stationGrange-over-Sands railway station
Grange-over-Sands railway station is a railway station that serves the town of Grange-over-Sands in Cumbria. It is located on the Furness Line from Barrow-in-Furness to Lancaster. It is operated by First TransPennine Express....
, which serves the town, is situated on the Furness Line
Furness Line
The Furness Line, in North West England, runs from Barrow-in-Furness to Ulverston and Grange-over-Sands, connecting with the West Coast Main Line at Carnforth...
, giving connections to Ulverston
Ulverston
Ulverston is a market town and civil parish in the South Lakeland district of Cumbria in north-west England. Historically part of Lancashire, the town is located in the Furness area, close to the Lake District, and just north of Morecambe Bay....
and Barrow-in-Furness
Barrow-in-Furness
Barrow-in-Furness is an industrial town and seaport which forms about half the territory of the wider Borough of Barrow-in-Furness in the county of Cumbria, England. It lies north of Liverpool, northwest of Manchester and southwest from the county town of Carlisle...
to the west, and Lancaster, Preston and Manchester
Manchester
Manchester is a city and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England. According to the Office for National Statistics, the 2010 mid-year population estimate for Manchester was 498,800. Manchester lies within one of the UK's largest metropolitan areas, the metropolitan county of Greater...
to the east. The nearest Airport is Blackpool
Blackpool Airport
Blackpool International Airport is an international airport on the Fylde coast of Lancashire, England, in the Borough of Fylde, just outside the Borough of Blackpool. It was formerly known as Squires Gate Airport....
, 60 miles (96.6 km) away.
Recent developments
A new public swimming pool, the Berners Pool, opened in 2003. It won a RIBARiba
Riba means one of the senses of "usury" . Riba is forbidden in Islamic economic jurisprudence fiqh and considered as a major sin...
Design Award in 2004, but closed in 2006 after suffering financial and structural problems and as of May 2009 is awaiting demolition. A new pool and leisure centre is planned as part of the redevelopment of the site.. However this development is facing some opposition as it would involve filling in Grange-over-sands lido
Lido
The Lido is an 11 km long sandbar located in Venice, northern Italy, home to about 20,000 residents. The Venice Film Festival takes place at the Lido every September.-Geography:...
and this is being contested.
See also
- Grange Fell Church, Grange-Over-SandsGrange Fell Church, Grange-Over-SandsGrange Fell Church commonly referred to by locals as The Fell Church is a Church of England church in the Grange Fell area of Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria, England. It was built in 1907...
- St Paul Parish Church, Grange-over-SandsSt Paul Parish Church, Grange-over-SandsSt Paul Church is a Church of England church in Grange-Over-Sands, Cumbria, England. It was built in 1907. Its benefice is united with those of St Mary, Allithwiate, St Mary and St Michael, Cartmel, St Peter, Field Broughton, St John the Baptist, Flookburgh, Grange Fell...